The Circle Visions of America Quotes

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Quote #10

"It would eliminate the guesswork," Stenton said, now standing at the head of the table. "Eliminate lobbyists. Eliminate polls. It might even eliminate Congress. If we can know the will of the people at any time, without filter, without misinterpretation or bastardization, wouldn't it eliminate much of Washington?" (2.12.66)

What are your thoughts about this, Shmoopers? Mae Holland and her fellow Circlers (particularly the young ones in their early 20s) are convinced that America's democracy would work better without government representatives acting as middlemen. Why does The Circle think this is a problem, and what's your own take on the issue?