Saturday, October 12, 2013

Should American's Retake the Country

Current polls show 60% of Americans believe all of Congress should be voted out of office in 2014.  Unfortunately even if this were to happen they would be replaced by similar people who are rich and will keep the system as is.  The only way to get rid of the corrupt politicians in DC is to get rid of the election process entirely for the House and Senate.  However the Presidential Elections would continue as is.   

In my opinion a lottery type system should be used such that every American regardless of how poor or rich they are has a chance to serve in the House or the Senate for one "4" year term only.  I would set the minimum age level at 25 for which you can be selected.  Also each person selected would have the same perks as those in Congress currently receive and their jobs would be protected while they serve.  Keep in mind the salary for a House or Senate Member is currently $174,000 a year which is far more than what 90% of the people in this country make annually.    

As a result this would weed out the corruption that has evolved over the past several years in Congress and would allow for common Americans to serve their country in a positive manner.  This idea should be voted on by the people of the United States and not those currently in Congress.  The reason I say this is that Congress would never agree to this idea.          

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