Do we live in a democracy?

Yes, Gorton is "elected by the people" but how can one person have so much influence and power over a decision that has so much at stake? It just sems to me that a funding decision of this gravity should at least be debatable and where any one one person can be over-ridden if there logic is flawed.

I don't understand "REAL" politics and never will. "REAL" politics is what goes on in reality behind closed doors-not the rosy picture we are taught to believe in textbooks.

The way I undestand it, Gorton is the grand pubah of a certain appropriations committee that grants funding for the elwah dam removal. He was appointed by his colleagues but is it right that 1 person in one position has the right to avoid the facts and evidence and public support for dam removal? I'm really struggling with this.

His track record indicates he seems to be more interested in his personal agenda than the publics. Meanwhile, a potentially great ecosystem continues to drown.

That's democracy at work?

I don't get it.

Maybe tar and feathers will work!