To be fair, the US Gov. does have like a multi-trillion dollar debt, they do need cash...
Giving the people a lot of power, would just cause a lot of issues. Not saying I support a dictatorship or something, but the current system of a democratic republic is the best it can get.
Anyone?
Would you like someone who has a criminal record to be given power in the government? This the same stuff as everyone gathering in one place and everyone deciding on everything. If everyone takes part, nothing can be done. Why would the media cover the debate, no matter how important, if they get no profit from it?
The representive government prevents rule by the mob, and rule by the majority.
Changing anything makes the whole system worse