Is your claim the US government is no longer a representative republic ?
Think of the dough we could save on staffing, offices, retirement packages and the like. ;-)
One of your biggest arguments on this thread is that if you disagree with the law, you take your issue to your rep(s) in the legislature.
I'm just pointing out that we're a little bit light on representation these days, and getting lighter with every birth in these here United States...