I think the way to have the best possible government, is to have a fully engaged citizenry.
How do we accomplish this?
Engagement requires education, to understand the issues.
I made a proposal once that maybe we should vote once a week
the problem with weekly voting, is it would lead to government as a series of decisions based on sound bites
Have any of you ever had to go to traffic school?
I did it online a couple of years ago. go through the material take a test, go to the next section
Can we combine these two concepts?
Study the issue from both [or more] sides. the format of the voter guides here in cali is interesting. Each side presents their perspective & rebuts their opposition.
Combine this presentation format with some testing
Now the punch line. Participate in the process & get a tax break
citizens as government…
