>Mike;
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>The Republican form of Democracy is interesting. We elect someone to represent us. There is a great deal of passion before an election and then when someone gets into office it is anyone’s guess how that person will vote.
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>1. Does the elected politician owe something to the viewpoints of those that elected him/her?
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>2. Do many people (as a percentage) vote?
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>3. Do many people care?
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>I still have the hope that my idealistic view of our political system will someday be realized. Represent the interests and well-being of the people who voted you into office.
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>It seems interesting how so many do nothing politicians are reelected time after time with the same results. Perhaps it says volumes about the average voter! :)
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>Tom

Yes. I might also point out, this says volumes about the average voter's sources of information.