I have been so frustrated with government for so long now. Despite our right to vote, it rarely seems to be a representation of us. Government has actually taken the power from us and no longer represents our voice.
It seems ridiculous to me, in this day and age, that we vote to elect a representative into office and that person then makes all the decisions on our behalf. Well, they are suppose to make decisions based on OUR behalf, but of course their own agendas are what comes into play.
A person running for office will promise anything to get elected. Why don't we require them to draw up contracts and if they breach them, why can't we have them removed from office in a more easily fashion than impeachment or recall? This method would actually be too murky still.
I want a world in which we no longer have representatives, but rather we represent ourselves. In this information age, why can't we have more opportunities to vote on everyday issues? Can we set up a system where we are allowed to have our voices heard more frequently than every few years?
What if all bills must be considered for public vote? There's no more House or Senate, its just us. Couldn't we figure out a way to develop a system to allow all of us to more collectively figure out what is fair? Can't we find a secure way to use our computer technology to allow the general public access to a fair exchange of ideas? (Leave the media and lobbyists out of it!)
I'd love to be able to read bills and vote on them using my computer. If you think this would become too time consuming, maybe a person could choose to vote on only those bills pertaining to his interests? I'm sure some bills would get much more attention than others, but this would be okay.
Am I trying to micromanage my government? Maybe I am, but I do know our government is broke, as in not working and as in financially. We need to try something else.
Perhaps I'm also giving too much credit to the intelligence of our citizens. We've been dumbed down for so long now, is it too late for us to wake up and think for ourselves?
4 comments:
Your right about the government being broke and not working for us the people. We put those jerks into office and now we have to suffer at their hands because they fill their pockets with money to vote against us...those that put them in those seats. I think all the rules have to change, those same people that vote on bills have to ask us what we want...an up or down vote after they vote. And I do believe some of the population is stupid to have voted some of those jerks into office because they hate one party over another not becuase the best person ran but because there is an R or a D after his or her name. I am mad over what this country is turning into...half poor and half rich and nothing in between. Someday maybe things will change but not in my lifetime I'm afraid....hope our kids and grandkids can fix the problems plaguing this country.
Of the people, by the people and for the people. You are right - we have lost the flavor our founding fathers wrote the recipe for. Politics are dirty - not matter what side you vote for. It is no longer about being good for the citizens. It is about who can wield the most power. Makes me very, very sad.
I agree Dawn, my mom said years ago that people in office only care about their wages and what benifits they get. Our goverment is hurting the people not helping them, I am afraid soon we will be facing another depression
you are so right
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