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Considering how long, and how political, ever decision going through congress gets... you really want every single action of the government to be based on the constant bickering of politicians?
The reason we have these federal agencies is so that decisions can be made without political motivation.
Yes. That's why our system is government is designed the way it is.
Why should anyone be held accountable for the decisions of those they did not ask to govern them?
Our Republic was designed to give everyone a voice. When those who are unaccountable to the electorate govern something is very wrong.
Because those decisions affect those they don't govern, too.
Are you kidding? Businesses do more governing in every way at local and arguably states levels than any other entity, and they are the most unaccountable institution in America. We have several unaccountable businessmen trying to run for president, the most unaccountable people on the planet.
Federal agencies are answerable to the executive branch, which is directly accountable to the people. And they jump through a lot of hoops to ensure they do actually remain accountable. I mean, you can comment on proposed regulatory changes here, at Regulations.gov.