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The only drawback is that the representatives (where "represent" is political-speak for "rule over") add a layer of insulation from the people. Every system has its drawbacks.
The rich will always be rich. As long as they can find something that others want (and cheap labour is a biggie), then the status quo will continue to serve them well. The old boys' network is international.
People in CA do too, but keep voting to repeal gravity. I'd take PBS with a grain of salt here. They're clearly in the D, or more precisely far leftist, column. But they don't get...
With huge budgets and a guarantee that the game will go on forever. Sounds like a win-win situation for those on top.
But unemployment among those who build and guard prisons won't be among those problems. Plus the law'n'order crowd will be getting their jollies. Again, a win-win situation - if you're in the right group.
Many of us here in western Canada agree with you. I used to think that we should have as one of the conditions of secession that they take 25% of the national debt with them. I've since been convinced that this isn't necessary; it'll only slow down the process while everyone argues about it. Besides, we'll save so much by not having to suck up to them all the time that it'll be a net gain even if we let them off without paying a cent.
Of course. There is no such thing as a perfect program. The same is much more true when you have people involved (which is what politics is all about). Even Mbuttachusetts' citizens...
I do worry about what would happen to the Maritimes, though...
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