The more I observe our political system, the more I believe that many of its ills are directly due to the fact that those in power are elected by the people.

The voter base will always vote for government to give them more stuff, while also voting for less taxes for themselves, by pushing the tax burden to "them" who they imagine are undeservingly rich.

Yet, there is no more ethical means of deciding who will hold political office available to us this side of Christ's return. So protect yourself from the stupidity of the masses as best you can and pray, "Come quickly, Lord."