If only we had some sort of political system where we could tally up choices for leaders, where everyone, rich or poor, made an equal contribution to that tally, and the candidates who won the majority of contributions in the tally would set policy and pass laws.

It seems obvious that under such a system, since there are so many more poor than rich, leaders would be selected who would pursue policies to help alleviate the burdens of the poor and construct a more just and compassionate society.

If only.

The reality seems to be far more complicated. Which you know of course.

So frustrating.