Quote Originally Posted by Danimal View Post
Now to address the other concern that I have with the OP. I think that there are many ways to fix the government. First off we need to give them a reason to listen to their constituent population. So they should be paid at a rate consistent with their approval rating. That way if you cater to special interest groups you don't get paid. This would fix the union problem that someone hit on earlier. Along with that make it illegal to receive any additional income from any source other than a pre-established source of income. This way they are motivated to get the largest group of people happy and will work for you.
I want politicians to listen to their constituents, but I don't want them to just do whatever the people want. That's how stupid things like Prohibition and the War on Drugs get started. It is a fine line to tread.