[Grovenet] Select a Candidate 2008

[Steven]

I'll take it one more step. To avoid corruption, all senators and 
presidents will be put to sleep at the end of their terms. Thus we
would have no more lobbists.

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Heh, heh... Go for it! America might become the land of the people, by the
people and for the people yet!

"Mr. Smith" might make it to Washington yet someday (ancient James Stewart
film known only to curmudgeons, James Stewart fans and students of the
silver screen, but one I think every American child ought to know).

Back in the 1960's there was serious discussion in some circles that we
should not elect Congressmen and women, and perhaps not even Senators or
the
President. Instead, ordinary American citizens would be drafted by lottery
to fill those jobs for a period of 2 to 4 years. It still sounds like a
good
idea to me, at least for the House. The thinking was a lot like that about
the military draft. All dangerous, onerous and unsavory jobs ought to be
shared by all, including service in Washington. The result would be a
citizenry who has some understanding of what was going on in Washington
and
compassion for the poor souls serving there.