Really? In a democracy is it really necessary to have representatives when we can all instantly represent ourselves? I've been thinking about this ever since the internet poped up, anyone can instantly communicate with anyone instantly. Why keep such a corrupt, evil system around, when we could create something new that actually reflects the will of the people? In my opinion it is time to get rid of so called representatives and start representing ourselves.
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I get where you're coming from, OP. With advanced communications, representation, at least in the House, is not entirely necessary. Everybody jumping all over you are right to fear a pure democracy. But I would need to delve further into your thinking: would we still have separation of powers? Would the U.S. Senate still be representatives of the states?
Is there a meeting in the middle if we keep our congressmen, but we do speedy plebiscites with our cellphones before they cast any vote?