my views on the U.S. government and economy (revised)

What is democracy in America about, and how does it affect the everyday person like me? That is what I'm trying to figure out right now- what I can and can't do in this great country of ours. There are many things about our government that are helpful and some that aren't. The laws, the economy, and politics in gerenal effect the everyday person directly.

Have you ever wanted to do something fun, but found out it was illegal or banned for some reason because someone did it before you and got hurt or arrested? Like when my friend had to drive his tractor to his land that was less than a quater of a mile away, and someone called the cops on him. It seems like we can't live with laws, but then again we can't live without them. If all of the politicians could work together, imagine what they could accomplish. Laws and rights that act on each other could be passed, so the public could know exactly what they could and couldn't do. Laws help the different agencies like the police an other enforcement agencies decide what is right and what is wrong. Laws protect the common person(like me) from the people who commit crimes and are sent to jail, and the government from suppressing our voices. I like everyone else likes to share their opinion to help make certain things better. That is what voting is all about. Sometimes they even have different laws up for vote at the voting machines in November. We elect different people from different political parties each term that we feel are best suited for the problem at hand and knows what the people that they are representing want. Some people think that their vote doesn't count that much, but it does matter in any type situation. If you're one person standing up for one small thing, then yes, you may not be heard as well. It seems like every President promises the same thing and change, but without Congress the President is not very effective. Like how McCain and Obama both promise change, but they can't do a thing with out the support of Congress and more importantly, the people. The political "backup" could be eliminated if Congress and the President could work together and make effective laws that help govern the people, and not hinder them.

Even in a time of loss there is some good to be gained. Gain and loss is a daily occurence in our economy right now. As the economy slows and the formerly big and strong businesses file for bankruptcy, many people are let to wonder what is next. With AIG having problem the government is stepping in with relief programs like buying back all of the bad mortgages and such. The governments plans seem to be working for now with the large gains in the market. Also many analysts are saying that Americans are going to be buying less in the up coming holiday season. With prices rising and the economy failing, people are going to be looking for bargains, like cheaper gas. Coupons and rebates are what people are going to be using to find greater discounts, along with competition among businesses in the free market. Another great thing about the American government is the free market. Allowing businesses to compete helps drive down prices for the common person. With competition the economy is still able to grow even though it is slowing down.
Democracy in America is many different things, and means something different for each person. For some it's being able to vote, and for other is having certain rights that can not be taken away. The American Heritage dictionary says that democracy is majority rule and that the common people are considered the primary source of political power. People like their right of being able to vote who controls the country and what that person should and should not do. Then there is also the amendments to the constitution, which help tell the government what they can and can't do. They also allow for all people to be equal. My right of freedom of speech is allowing me to be able to talk about the government and its policies.Democracy is better than some form of governments in some areas but worse in other areas.

Democracy does affect the everyday person in many ways. Without democracy there would be chaos in how much power the government should have and people wanting to voice their complaints. There are so many aspects to government and economics that one cannot possibly cover them all, but this is a good outline for how I think the government works for the common person and what our government does.