There is something definitely missing from our system of government. One of the things we all have noticed, I think, is that there is no way for us as citizens to force our elected officials to vote on key issues the way the majority want them to. People say lobbying is your recourse--but that amounts to either threats or promises or out-and-out bribes in the form of contributions to get any sway. And when it comes down to it, I think that is the disconnect that all of us feel--doesn't matter what party you belong to.

In this age of technology and communication, polling a thousand people counts for public opinion. That's simply not good enough.

In some states, they have referendums by which the public can force the issue, if they have enough support. Why don't we have any kind of national referendum. According to Wikipedia:
I think that the movement that I think all of us want would be the provision to develop a National electorate process by which a normal citizen can not only force Congress to vote, but force your representatives to vote in favor of your referendum by clear majority.

Now I don't think it should replace our elected government. I think the process should be limited to a certain time span each year before the start of the Congressional legislative session. I think that it should not even reach congress unless 2/3 of states adopt the referendum--to keep from having to deal with a lot of frivolous measures--but I do think that the time has come for the citizens to be a part of the legislative process, and not forced to remain on the sidelines over endless Congressional bickering.