Do we have a functioning Democracy? 5 things that would not happen if we had a functioning Democracy.

http://www.alternet.org/economy/5-things-wouldnt-be-happening-if-us-were-functioning-democracy?akid=13623.294211.Cv4DqR&rd=1&src=newsletter1045148&t=8

1. The Super-Rich Wouldn't Make Our Decisions for Us
2. We Wouldn't Spend So Much Money on Security for Rich People

3. We Wouldn't Give All the Credit for a Tech Product to One Person

4. Public Sentiment Would Prevail Over the Demands of Lobbyists

5. Our Jobs Wouldn't Be Held Hostage in Tax Havens