I don't disagree. There are other potential problems also, such as protection of minorities. But right now I don't have the OPTION to vote directly, even if I

I don't disagree. There are other potential problems also, such as protection of minorities. But right now I don't have the OPTION to vote directly, even if I do know more than my elected official. Online election systems can provide such options. Was my elevator spiel for one possible method perfect - no. But hopefully it got you and other readers thinking about the general concept (it appears it got you thinking about it), possible challenges (it definitely got you thinking about it), and possible benefits (yet to be seen).