• enkers@sh.itjust.works
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    5 months ago

    No they aren’t, but at least they’ll typically be working with and advised by people who do have that domain knowledge. And yeah, I could see a system working where there’s basically a veto vote for the people.

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      5 months ago

      Yeah I’m not pretending I’ve thought deeply about my proposed system. But the people at very least deserve the ability to have a direct hand in legislation. Politicians are not scared enough of their electorate.

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        5 months ago

        I used to agree that people should be able to vote directly on issues. Not sure where I land anymore. We seem way more vulnerable to propaganda than one would have expected.

        If the status quo somehow carries on for another decade I wouldn’t be surprised if the 20% to 30% of extremist nuts becomes 50% or higher.

        Wish I had a solution.

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          5 months ago

          Unfortunately, all the problems that exist in the population also exist for legislators. Turns out they are extremely vulnerable as well!