A study about proven methods of Direct Democracy via citizen referendums, which should be instituted in USA and Canada. It describes how the really important matters of governing - the issues - can, where enough citizens are concerned about them, be decided not by party leaders, but by the citizens themselves. And that the results will be better for the community. It brings our cherished ideas about democracy into the 21st Century. It is a must read by anyone who cares about his children, his municipality, his province or state, and his country. Richard Tafel was an active lawyer in Ontario, Canada, for all of his professional life. While working in the myriad activities of an active daily practice, he also found time to become involved in political matters. He became president of three different political affiliations within his municipality. He attended many political conventions. He is acutely aware of the awesome power of government over our daily lives. He was an elected school trustee for 10 years. He has traveled in all of the continents. He realizes just how little influence any citizen has in what goes on within his country's vaunted democracy.