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| Representing Yourself in Representative Democracy |
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| Written by Pete Theisen |
| Tuesday, 01 March 2011 04:29 |
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We have a Representative Democracy in Sarasota, as does most of the United States. This is distinct from a Direct Democracy. We periodically elect representatives to vote on issues that affect us. If we had a Direct Democracy we would vote on those issues ourselves in, say, monthly elections. That is why we voted down $14 million for baseball only to see $32 million be spent, on baseball. Made perfect sense to our "representatives", and no sense at all to us. Why did that happen? Because we elected people who did not truly represent us! Who truly represents District 3? I do. What? With no years and years of involvement with government other than on the receiving end? Yes! Had I that kind of involvement I would have all kinds of people other than you whispering in my ear not to mention giving me money, would I not? How can you control the city commission between elections? To begin with, you have to have at least one vote representing your district! Both of the other candidates will represent District 2 from the District 3 seat - you only have to look at their statements to know that. If you are really ambitious, read the minutes from the meetings they spoke at - I have. They represent District 2. Then look at who contributes to them and how much, but . . . The second step is for your representative to be able to ask questions and raise doubts. Am I able to ask questions and raise doubts? Am I asking questions and raising doubt here? Well, am I? |
| Last Updated on Tuesday, 01 March 2011 04:59 |
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