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Originally Posted by Willravel
That's not what "taxation without representation" means, though, and it disrespects the sacrifices of our forefathers to use the statement for ignorant, partisan reasons. We have elected representatives that serve in the government. We have congresspeople and senators. We have a representative government. We have neither autocracy (as it was under English rule) nor direct democracy.
The only conclusions I can draw from this are either the people don't understand the statement, or, as you seem to be suggesting, they want direct democracy. Direct democracy is, of course, stupid. In many ways it's even worse than autocracy. So, again, I'm left with only one conclusion.
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I don't think direct democracy, but more truth and open debate from government. I believe it's a direct response and way of thought from people who feel they no longer are being heard from a corrupt government run by extremists and power hunger, greed driven people who don't give a damn in what's best for the country but what's in it for them and the power they wield.
People, IMHO, are feeling hopeless and unheard by the elected officials on all levels. Some of that is certainly justifiable and rational. To blanket statement it with "well you have representation"..... when they feel that representation doesn't listen no matter who they vote for is not truly listening and trying to understand what they are saying.