What we have here is not a lack of communication....

[kentuck]

...but more a lack of education.

Because if the people were educated enough to know what is being done in their names, the attacks upon their constitutional rights, the march into autocracy and totalitarianism, the entire country would be marching in the streets.

But unfortunately, most Americans are oblivious to what is happening at the Supreme Court or in our Legislatures. All they know is which team they are on. From there, it is all blind trust.

The people have enough information to make informed decisions, in my opinion. They just do not have the adequate education to process it.

[pandr32]

1. You've nailed it.

[Walleye]

2. I guess it's up to the states to protect our rights now. I'm lucky to live in a blue state.

[Maru Kitteh]

3. I think they know it's not democratic. I think they know it's authoritarian and

they don’t care precisely because they think they are on the right team. That they are themselves so frequently collateral damage is seemingly of little consequence or even interest to them.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

4. The way to communicate with the poorly educated & the lower 50% IQ is simply and emotionally. . . . nt

[H2O Man]

5. Recommended.

I like to watch pod casts by lawyers that cover current criminal cases. One of the fascinating things would be the comments and questions from the viewing audience. "True crime" shows have large audiences today, made up of average citizens with an interest in the law enforcement and court systems. The public asks good questions -- valid questions -- that lawyers respond to. That is important, because it provides public education. More importantly, I think, is that from audience comments, we often see that people believe things that just ain't so. The lawyers attempt to teach the correct answers.

It would seem to me that the public would benefit from similar educational experiences in every area government functions in.