josil
2009-07-05 14:41:52
One of the continuing deficiencies in representation of local concerns is the tendency of representatives to go “native”. So, our members of Congress tend to be more concerned with the central government and the DC scene than the district they are supposed to represent. And our CA state representatives sent to Sacramento go native as well. Unless citizens pay big bucks for access, there is very little representation. Gerrymandering and money help keep representatives in office independent of district needs.
