We might at least keep in mind the importance of proximity and presence and real encounters of flesh and blood. For the messy business of politics let us have Chesterton’s quip: “It is hard to make government representative when it is also remote.”
Jason Peters is a journalist based in Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada. He has written for various publications including CBC, Front Porch Republic, Inc., and Schuchart. His articles cover a range of topics including local news, environmental issues, sports, and cultural events.