Yes, we have representatives to and its a nice theory. But at least in the Swiss experience the population often makes pretty tough choices. We voted on 6 week

Yes, we have representatives to and its a nice theory. But at least in the Swiss experience the population often makes pretty tough choices. We voted on 6 weeks mandatory vacation and the people voted against it. The parliament wanted to join the EU in the 1990, the people rejected it. Also, often you end up putting your faith into parties rather then people and the people are compromised by party policy anyway. That you are voting for free thinking individual is mostly a fantasy.