What if
Representatives and Senators moved their principal office from Washington DC
back to their districts and states? With the transportation and communications
systems available in this modern era, there are many reasons why it would work
and even more reasons why it would be a good step for better public service and
good government. Keep in mind that very
profitable companies now work daily on a global distributive model.
What does
some of the fine print look like? What
does this mean? In terms of the week, this might mean our
public servants are in Washington DC on Monday and Tuesday. For the remainder of the week, they are close
to their constituents. In terms of
staying in touch, keep in mind that individuals and groups of people are now
routinely connected with each other no matter where they are on the face of the
planet.
What else
might change?
The most important
high level change is that they are closer to who they represent. It is easier for them to remember where they
come from. Their “memberships” in the
political parties will be correctly balanced by proximity to their
constituents. Their representation of us
becomes stronger then their allegiance to issues and parties.
The
Representatives and Senators are also closer to their state government
counterparts. When they properly work
together, they form an important counter weight to the accumulation of power in
the federal government. State’s rights
is reinforced.
Special
interests would have a more difficult time asserting influence. The special interests will find it difficult
and costly establishing a lobby office in each state. Now they just set up one office in Washington
DC.
Local media
becomes more important and pronounced.
National media will have some of the same problems as special interests.
There will be
important practical advantages too. It
will be less expensive to set up state or district office versus a very
expensive and egocentric DC office. The
perks of office will likely be more normal if the Representative and Senators
are close to their constituents.
Goal: Work toward a time when great ideas will cast
a show on the accumulation of great power.
Spread the word! Tell
your friends about the Voting Alert Beacons!
. . . remember that America’s best days
aren’t behind her. America’s best days are ahead of her. They
always have been and always will be.
Dave
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