To some extent what you say has merit. But remember we are a republic, we elect people to lead us. They are not meant to raise only to the level of the averag

To some extent what you say has merit. But remember we are a republic, we elect people to lead us. They are not meant to raise only to the level of the average person. At least they were not until maybe the last 20 or 30 years. It is true the main blame for our policies rests with those continuing to elect them. But those actually representing us and making the decisions are responsible also.