Switzerland does it. Why can't we?????

[Laelth]

11. I hear you.

And it obviously works in a country that is pretty rich (low poverty), highly educated, and where 80% or more of the eligible voters actually vote. In a country like the U.S., with greater poverty and lower levels of education, where roughly 50% of us vote, it's much easier for the wealthy and the powerful to game the system. Not enough people pay attention to politics here. Many of us are too busy just struggling to get by. Plus, I am sure 150 years of experience with this type of government gives the Swiss a leg up on us.

Thanks for the thoughtful response.

-Laelth