So how should people remake their country if not through the political process?  Through armed rebellion?  I&#x27;d say that&#x27;s rather polarizing too.<p>I think the solution goes back to an old civic ideal that&#x27;s central to a successful democracy.  Duty.  If Americans dutifully studied the issues, civilly discussed the alternative policies (knowing there must be tradeoffs and delays as different solutions are tested and refined), and participated constructively in the process as if their children&#x27;s future depended on it, we wouldn&#x27;t have time to bitch and moan.  And we&#x27;d rightly shame those who do for being childish and useless.