[The Duke]

We lived for 20+ years in an HOA condo community in Central Florida. When we had issues with the way the community was going we found an easy way to address the issue - which was to run for office in the HOA, get elected, and "take over". Not only did we stop having issues with the HOA, but we were able to improve everyone's life and increase property values dramatically.

As an example, before getting involved we were starting to have trouble with trespassers at the pools and "gang-like" activity. Once we got into office we got high fences with keyed locks installed at all the pools and tennis courts, and hired a security service to patrol the property.

Now that I think of it, I bet this would work at the national level as well. The secret is to GET INVOLVED.

[MaxMax]

Civic Council for starters, and School boards.