[tenger]

I've got a whole list of rules ifn I were king for a day:

1. Two terms for House; one for Senate
2. One bill covering one topic; nothing in between
3. Bill must be read out loud before it is voted on
4. All votes must be recorded. "present" or "not voting" are not options; no voice votes
5. Tax increases must be as tough to pass as amending the Constitution
6. The law must apply to all members of three branches of Government
7. The law must have Chapter and Verse justification of the Constitution written into the bill
8. The voters will vote on Congressional raises
9. 11 months of the year Representatives will be in their districts; Senators in their states. August they get to go meet together in D.C.
10. No limits on campaign contributions, but all contributions will be available for all to see
11. After their terms in Congress, leaders have a 5 year waiting period before becoming a lobbyist
12. No building, highway, or structures may carry the Congresscritter's name, and especially those individuals who are still in office
13. Congress must balance the budget every year or they do not get paid
14. April 15/tax day will be the day before the election in November

I think that about coves it for now...

[jocon307]

Good ideas, but making them go to DC in August is just cruel & unusual!