Poor Mr. Jefferson, where are you when the people need you?

It is hard for Pizzaonians to accept the notion that Americans no longer believe they have control over their government.

In many conversations during my recent portalization to the United States, I heard the cynical comment, “they are bought lock, stock and barrel!” (NRA) They, of course, refer to their supposedly elected representatives.

Whether it is true or not, it is, nonetheless, sad. The greatest democracy in the Worldonian world is losing the respect of the people it was created to protect. Poor Mr. Jefferson, where are you when the people need you?

Can a democracy be great when its citizens no longer believe their vote is meaningful? Recent activity indicates the people are becoming more positive. The United States faces many financial and political problems; however, none that can compare with the loss of the faith of its people. Let us hope this never happens.

Not only does the United States deserve more, the world that looks to this beacon of democracy also deserves more.