[Doug Loss]

I have a much better idea. Since we have some pretty amazing videoconferencing and "virtual presence" telecommunications systems these days, why not install state-of-the-art systems in the home offices of all senators and representatives and require them to conduct all official business using them? Forbid them from setting foot in DC except for specific ceremonial events for the duration of their legislative time in office.

Would that slow government down? Yup. What's your point? It would also make the legislators more easily accessible to their constituents, and less so to lobbyists. Win-win.

[AmericanMade1776]

Doug.. I like it... I like it! That way, Congress never has to eat out , or travel, or buy fancy suits..they can all stay home and talk via internet.. what a great idea.

[keepitreal]

It would also make the legislators more easily accessible to their constituents, and less so to lobbyists. Win-win.

AMEN! How would these folks act if they actually had to meet with constituents face to face all the time. Just got the most condescending e-mail from my democrat senator responding to my criticism of his position on the Iraq war. I doubt he (or his staff) would have felt so free to be that way if he had to say it to me in person.