--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Gabrielle Obre"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> well yes, they are. and for some reason americans seem to love this
> superbowl mentality of our elections. and instead of questioning how
> two parties, even if they were distinct, could possibly represent the
> diversity of this amazing country they pick a team and cheer
> unquestioningly. its really pretty weird.
Actually, it makes perfect sense.
America is a representative form of government, not Athenian Democary
where the citizens vote on every issue through the year.
The candidate that wins votes the issue, not you.
Since I won't be there to vote each issue, and I can't know what
issues will arrive, the best I can do is try to elect a candidate that
thinks like me and shares my values.
Thats the only way I can be sure my interests on each issue will be
protected.
That's why political parties are so good. At least I know people like
me gravtitate to the same party as me, so even if I don't have time to
fully assess the candidate, I at least have something to go on.
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