The Future of Participatory Democracy in America “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” (Margaret Mead, Humanitarian) A man, who lives penniless in Southern Idaho, has the same power in government as a rich Oil mogul in Texas, right? Unfortunately, the answer is no. The future of participatory government is even worse than its present state. Money is a powerful thing in American Democracy. Millions of dollars are needed for any useful political campaign, from some Mayoral races, to Presidential campaigns, we see millions of dollars spent. The minority upper c