Comparing the "delegate" model with the "trustee" model of representation poses pertinent questions concerning the heart and will of democracy. With a large population, the need for elected representatives of the public is obvious, yet their very presence is controversial. Relying on a few select persons to make decisions which will affect literally thousands of people seems a bit precarious; it's tough to imagine the amount of responsibility these few people hold. As citizens of the democratic United States, we expect our opinions to be heard, and furthermore, for some form of action to be taken. Yet what happens when our officials decide that the whole of the public who elected them really don't know what's going on? What happens if these representatives decide to take matters into their own hands?…
