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To: TimF who wrote (142764)	2/19/2002 2:56:27 PM
From: tejek	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1575856

I think that a representative should consider the view of his constituents but he should not just vote with the polls. They voted him in not just because of his or her stated political views on specific issues, but because of overall ideology, character, personality and perceived effectiveness. Tim, I disagree. If a candidate ran on a ticket that promised strong support of evironmental controls, and then reneged on that promise once in office.........how long do you think it would take to get him out of office? If a representative and his constituents disagree enough about important issues then they should vote him out next election. That way the opinion of the people eventually directs the course of the country without having politicians required to be a slave to the polls. I don't disagree but I think most people would prefer that the representative accurately represents the majority view of his/her district right from the get go. ted