Unfortunately, that's the way our so-called "leaders" think of us, KC.  I'll never forget this quote:

"Politicians used to think of themselves as shepherds. That's all over now. Now the politicians are following the sheep: Read the polls! They'll tell you where to go to pasture."

Gov. Mario Cuomo (D-NY), December 16, 1994, during a speech to the National Press Club after the 1994 elections (Cuomo had just lost his bid for a fourth term as governor to George Pataki.)

Given the paternalistic attitude of the current crop of left-wing elitists now infesting Congress, it looks as if history may repeat itself come November.

Regards,
Scott Perry