A Quote by Alfred-Maurice de Zayas

Representative democracy frequently manifests a disconnect between parliamentarians and the people, so that parliamentarians have agendas that do not correspond with the wishes of the electorate. This has led in many countries to apathy, cynicism and large-scale absenteeism in elections. What is needed is not only parliaments, but parliamentarians who genuinely represent the wishes of the electorate.

Alfred-Maurice de Zayas

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Agendas Apathy Between Countries Cynicism Democracy Disconnect Elections Electorate Frequently Genuinely Large Large-Scale Led Many Needed Only People Represent Representative Scale Wishes

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Alfred-Maurice de Zayas
American - Lawyer
Born: May 31, 1947

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