[Spivak]

First, that's not true. It's just a degree of separation from your vote that you're uncomfortable with.

But yes, the fact that 99% of our government is made up of these people who are a few layers separated from direct political bullshit is why it functions at all.

We are much better off when these agencies operate autonomously and elected representatives can intervene when necessary instead of making them go back to the meat grinder to do anything.