Archive for February, 2010

Should all government decisions incorporate citizen input? – Part 1

… us.

The two party system in this country has rendered the common voter impotent in matters of politics. In a representative government such as we have it is vital that the voters be able to trust and rely on their elected representatives to …

Should government agencies be allowed to hire lobbyists?

… to their gatherings and pay for their room, board, and meals in order to elicit a desired vote. When a government agency hires a lobbyist, it contributes to the conflict of interest between the business represented by the lobbyist and the people of …