Swift's model of strong and weak democracy is necessary when studying modern democracy. His suggestions for democratizing democracy and democratizing the economy have their flaws, but they are effective in pointing out where democracy is failing. Furthermore, they are suggestions of innovation, imagination and design that really allow us to question politicians and the political ideas that these politicians are imposing through democracy. As Swift says, dissolving power would change the shape of political life; more thoughtful decisions will be made, better political decisions geared towards the collective interest of the public. «Direct democracy can also be a useful counterweight to the selfishness and self-enrichment of political leaders. And he goes on to show how greater bottom-up control will ultimately resolve the dissatisfaction people have with democracy. This also refers to each society finding its own strengths in its own traditions to shape a sense of representation based on its own needs rather than simply importing the Western model of a weak democracy. (Swift 115) Likewise, a rich variety of representation in our housing associations, workplaces, neighbourhoods, schools and universities, regional planning committees or environmental advisory committees will enable democracy to no longer feel like something remote and monopolized by a few representatives, but part of everyday life. Swift's argument is very convincing and his model of strong and weak democracy is accurate. As Swift says, a perfect democracy is impossible, but his suggestions may be crucial in trying to achieve the “constant horizon” that democracy should