Virtual Representation

I was doing some studying for the US History AP, catching up on all the things that aren't in our crappy textbook (despite my respect for Mr. Murphy, I can't believe that he's opposed to using a real AP textbook. Moreover, I can't believe that he chose to use this awful text... I suppose the school got the books for free though). There is this brilliant notion called "virtual representation" that the British used to justify their opposition to giving American colonists representation in Parliament. Essentially, virtual representation states that the members of Parliament represent all British citizens, regardless of who elects them. That's kind of like saying that the people of Portland alone should elect the president for the entire country. Better yet, I alone should elect all elected officials in the country. They would definately represent of all citizens. Genuis, eh?