No, that's exactly the sort of representative first hand experience that should presented to parliament during a debate, and why women and minorities should be represented there.
Too often it's some grey haired middle aged man recalling the comments of his constituents.
I'd also disagree on Parliament making a pigs ear of democracy, it's the government/cabinet riding roughshod over the sovereignty of Parliament to decide matters we've given them a mandate for.
Our system needs an overhaul
+HDC. I TRIED U DIED