I'd like to delve into it more...especially in understanding why our representatives can't seem to find ways of "collaborating" while shutting out the special interests that seem to occupy all their waking hours...
On the second point, the words that spring to mind are "Art Form"...i.e. there is a balance - as you suggest earlier - that must be found...and the fact that such a balance is in response to a 'dynamic' environment means that it's not a case of "set it and forget it"...it is a constant effort...with "progress" being the guide; not "perfection".
I should also make clear that the links I provided give away the thrust I was making...i.e. Income and Wealth Inequality have a great deal to do with the 'unease' we are seeing. The PEW Report offers a considerable amount of insight on this issue, with a fair amount of options presented as remedies. Over time (like it or not), I'll be adding my own further observations and thoughts as to why we have such an expanding gap and how we might minimize - if not eliminate - it.
Thanks for replying...please continue.