and so, functionally, politicians are meant to represent us in government, correct?
99% of all politicians represent only themselves or some clans that they belongs to. And they don't care anything exept money, power and our voices on elections. I think, direct democracy can solve this problem. But it will become possible only when all people become true citizen who really care about they state.
and also to protect their people to harm. But not all politician are concern to their people all they need is corruptions.