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Originally Posted by ceestyle  The idea would be that you have capable representatives in government that make rational decisions about current issues. Our current leadership demonstrates the case when you have neither ration nor respect for the constitution. We collectively decide what is best for "us" by voting on referenda, local issues, and by electing representatives that best reflect our national interests. If we can't voice objection loudly enough through our reps, then there is something preventing the system from working the way it should. |
Now this we can agree upon, for the most part. I believe that if it doesn't fall under the constitution and we want to change it, the people should vote to ratify the constitution (not our representatives as we know how righteous they are), I suppose we would have to ratify it to do what I just suggested.