Just because a citizen has a representative doesn't mean the whole apparatus becomes accountable in his eyes any more legitimate than an occupying power. Look

Just because a citizen has a representative doesn't mean the whole apparatus becomes accountable in his eyes any more legitimate than an occupying power. Look at it this way; how many EU citizens do you think are willing to die in a ditch somewhere in Lithuania for the European project ? These are important aspect of the philosophy of government. I suggest reading the books of Sir Roger Scruton if you really want to understand why.