Is real Democracy in danger?

All I can say is that we all need to vote, and prior to voting we need to make every effort to decide which candidate most meets the characteristics of our ideal candidate. Read. Watch the debates. Join in discussions with friends and family. Check voting records of members of congress. Volunteer or contribute to the campaign of the person you feel is best quatified. Email your congressmen and even the Whitehouse with your opinions. All of this is harder to do than just taking on the role of the pive observer, but it's all any of us have. Be a responsible citizen. Vote your conscience.