Representative Republic?
Posted on May 28th, 2008 by Ogre
So, do you still think we live in a society where the People get to decide the laws? That’s what was started back in the late 1700s, in case you didn’t know. But hey, it looks like more and more people are wanting us to go to a system where Those Who Know Better decide ALL laws. And Those Who Know Better don’t even live in this country. But They will make sure they do what’s best for everyone — especially all children. I imagine we would all be better off if we just have government take children right after they’re born. It’s For The Children and the “Public Good” don’t you know.
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I want the option, on each ballot to which we are subjected to the selection of said representation, to cast a vote for “none of the above”. In the case of “none of the above” winning the most votes, the lot of them are disallowed from running again, and the candidates from which we will choose must be refreshed with a new and completely different cast of characters. Enough votes for “none of the above”, and we’d start to get some REAL representation.
I’d add two more qualifications.
1. If you are or have been a practicing lawyer at any time, you are automatically disqualified from serving any elected office (except dog catcher).
2. If “none of the above” wins, the current office holder’s term still expires on their original date and no one will be allowed to hold that office until someone other than “none of the above” wins.