It seems axiomatic that a democracy should respond to the will of its people. Yet, ours often seems to fail this test.
American government seems impervious to large majorities who want background checks for gun purchasers, an increased minimum wage, action to reduce the pollution that causes global warming and an end to this government shutdown, among others.
Those surprised by these failures of representation should consult the history of anti-lynching legislation. CONT.
Mark Mellman (Mellman Group), The Hill