> the evidence is overwhelming that money is extremely effective in garnering votes and winning elections.
I wasn't disputing whether that's true. I was disputing that it's the money's fault and not the voters'.
> How much work does it take to become a well informed and reasoned voter?
One solution is to increase the information level of voters. Another is to lower the information requirements.
At a certain point, having complex tax codes, complex regulatory systems, and complex power structures becomes a justice issue because it's not fair to expect the average voter to be informed about how carried interest works or how one qualifies for social security disability.
The average voter does not care to keep their government local, accountable, and easy to understand. And I think it's perfectly fair to say they're getting what they voted for.
I wasn't disputing whether that's true. I was disputing that it's the money's fault and not the voters'.
> How much work does it take to become a well informed and reasoned voter?
One solution is to increase the information level of voters. Another is to lower the information requirements.
At a certain point, having complex tax codes, complex regulatory systems, and complex power structures becomes a justice issue because it's not fair to expect the average voter to be informed about how carried interest works or how one qualifies for social security disability.
The average voter does not care to keep their government local, accountable, and easy to understand. And I think it's perfectly fair to say they're getting what they voted for.