I think the best way to improve our democracy is to start getting people to understand what is in their best interest. I believe for a democracy to function properly It is essential that the voting population have a good understanding on what is important to them and what their interest are.

My hope is that we can one day have a government that the people can have faith in, that fully represents the peoples will. If we can accomplish that goal, I think we will end up with a more representative and better functioning democracy for all.

Democracy matters to me because I believe the fundamental premise that allows for the most people to be happy is self-determination. The most important thing for me is the freedom to make decisions regarding my future, how I express myself, or even who I associate with.

Democracy allows us the people to take control of our lives starting from the local level all they way up to the federal level to make decisions that can not only help ourselves but likewise help other people in the country. I think that while no form of government is perfect democracy offers us the most equalizing of platforms that puts everyone on similar standing so that we can express our beliefs and lobby for what we believe in on equal ground.