[SendShaqtoIraq]

"The state representatives are more responsive to the people. They are local and respond to the people of their districts,"

Not in Indiana they don't. they are building an interstate in southern indiana that the majority don't want(I do, but I'm in the minority)

They do whatever will line their pockets best, just like the US Congress

[YOUGOTIT]

Interstate highways are usually funded and directed by the federal government and the money is appropriated by the US Congress. However, if you get to know your local state representative you might be surprised how receptive they are for input. As far as a new interstate highway is concerned most of the babble is by the left-wing radical environmentalist and just seems like it is the majority. Besides this country was not based on the majority we are a representative Republic not a democracy.