“We should be a bit like Athens and exile those who become too popular or powerful.”
Athens was a disaster. Not really their fault. It was an early experiment in democracy.
No, I don’t like Athenian ostracism at all. A patriotic exhile is badly missed. A skilled general being exiled would be tempted to go ‘Benadict Arnold’. And an exiled creep would seek revenge from overseas. All of those things happened to Athens.
Punishment via the Constituion and outside the law is a very delicate matter, one that this nation is probably not ready for. Better that we solve bigger problems first.
Debate, however, clears the air. I like the idea of a Mandatory Debate Exec, appointed by the states and term limited. And for the time being, restrict such debates to issues, philosphy, controvery. A further restriction should be only three times a year. And only our educators, politicians, and judges. Fair debate and public — but no personal attacks.
‘A further restriction should be only three times a year.’ for any one mandated individual.
I’ve been listing a few amendment ideas of my own — post 22. Also, we could amend to REDUCE VOTER FRAUD DADGUMMIT! I think a ‘purple finger’ is reasonable myself. And record everyone who walks in and out — stating his/her name to the recording as he/she passes.