Decomp,
I think you miss the major problem, 'money' in elections.
Sadly, individual(s) voters have very little to do with the outcome.
'Money' in elections, especially corporate money has ruined our Republic.
Unless this is changed, (which politicians are willing to do this when they depend on the money) We the people are totally screwed....
By the way, think back, during the Vietnam war how many men were drafted & GAVE THEIR LIVES...
You can't GIVE MORE THAN THAT!!!
Keep that in mind with your 'free society theory'.