There is only one means of reducing the influence of corporations on our politics. This is to replace the election of legislators at all levels with selection by lottery. Anyone willing to serve in a legislative position would first complete a program in civics and pass an examination to determine competency. Their name would then go into the lottery. When the term of existing legislators expire, someone new would be drawn and serve for one term. Think about it. No elections. No campaigns. No need for fund-raising. No undue influence from corporate lobbyists. A chance for actual democracy that serves the public good rather than the corporate interests.
Thanks for the comment, Ed. Interesting idea indeed. I've always thought along the lines that we ought to enforce the influence-peddling laws already in place, ban corporate lobbying, and overturn Citizens United.
Ken, here is what I posted to the video:
There is only one means of reducing the influence of corporations on our politics. This is to replace the election of legislators at all levels with selection by lottery. Anyone willing to serve in a legislative position would first complete a program in civics and pass an examination to determine competency. Their name would then go into the lottery. When the term of existing legislators expire, someone new would be drawn and serve for one term. Think about it. No elections. No campaigns. No need for fund-raising. No undue influence from corporate lobbyists. A chance for actual democracy that serves the public good rather than the corporate interests.
Ed Dodson
Thanks for the comment, Ed. Interesting idea indeed. I've always thought along the lines that we ought to enforce the influence-peddling laws already in place, ban corporate lobbying, and overturn Citizens United.