In theory I agree, but that's assuming an electorate that is educated on all issues and that will never happen. I am in no way qualified to have a say or opinion on tariffs of tea leaves from China, nor do I want to be. At some point we have to rely on people knowledgeable in fields other than our own.
As for cutting military spending - would the world be a better place if everyone did that? Absolutely. But it wouldn't work unless everyone did that, and that will never happen (unfortunately).
And don't even get me started on the debt.....sigh
RE: Rich people should pay more taxes. Do you agree or disagree?