Touche... We certainly have it pounded into our heads that we live in a democracy though. Regardless, It would be nice if:
1) Our elected "decision makers" decided to actually try to represent the population, just to be nice (not just special interests)
or
2) The population would open up to actually voting for representatives in a party other than the vastly corrupt Republicans and Democrats (Who get nearly ALL of the media exposure) However, I truly don't think most Americans have it in them to ever vote for members of parties who do not have the resources to bombard the TV with ridiculous commericals.
1) I would be happy with some common sense thinking
2) I don't mind the Democrat or Republican thing. How 'bout we elect some different Democrats or Republicans.