I like it better now where the people of a small town get together for a couple of days each spring and decide a large chuck of what government does. And they elect several groups of people (selectmen, budget committee, maybe others) that decide much of the rest of the job of government. And then elect several other sets of people. And these groups watch each other to look out for one group trying to take to much power from another group or the people. I know it doesn't work perfect, or even fantastic, but the NH town system of government seems to be the best current system of government in the world.
I understand that if you don't live in NH or follow how government works this many confuse or shock you. Well, welcome to NH where the people really are a large part of the government and most of the people in elected positions are volunteers.