GMAT考试写作指导：Issue写作范文六三

　　63. At first glance, it would seem that increased bureaucracy creates obstacles

　　between the citizens and those who govern, thereby separating the two groups. Closer

　　examination reveals, however, that in many ways government bureaucracy actually

　　bridges this gap, and that new technologies now allow for ways around the gap.

　　First of all, many government bureaucracies are established as a response to the

　　needs of the citizenry. In a sense, they manifest a nexus between citizens and

　　government, providing a means of communication and redress for grievances that would

　　not otherwise be available. For example, does the FDA, by virtue of its ensuring the

　　safety of our food and drugs, separate us from the government? Or does the FHA, by

　　helping to make home ownership more viable to ordinary citizens, thereby increase the

　　gap between citizens and the government? No; these agencies serve our interests and

　　enhance the accessibility of government resources to citizens.

　　Admittedly, agencies such as these are necessary proxies for direct participation in

　　government, since our societal problems are too large and complex for individuals to

　　solve. However, technology is coming forward to bridge some of the larger gaps. For

　　example, we can now communicate directly with our legislators by e-mail, visit our

　　lawmakers on the Web, and engage in electronic town hall meetings. In addition, the

　　fact that government bureaucracies are the largest employers of citizens should not be

　　overlooked. In this sense, bureaucracies bridge the gap by enabling more citizens to

　　become part of the government..

　　In the final analysis, one can view bureaucracies as surrogates for individual

　　participation in government; however, they are more accurately viewed as a

　　manifestation of the symbiotic relationship between citizens and the government.