Evolve Democracy. Engage our populace in the decision making process. Use an online process to determine an acceptable issue. Obviously this would not begin with a matter of national security.
A simple vote chooses an issue for the cycle from a list of 25 issues. Then, a process chooses a dozen people to present arguments, presentations, dramas, whatever in support of their idea of how the issue should be addressed. This presentation is in an American Idol format with the judges, but it is America that decides, not them. They express their opinions. Then, a week goes by in which everyone's facts are checked (all sources, including tradional news sources, bloggers, the entire gamut in a due dilligence attempt to make sure all statements are accurate).and the conversation brews.
At the end of the week, an online location shows whose facts need trimming and a vote takes place to choose the top three ideas for how to proceed.
The next day is the final Television show, the finale. The three top ideas are represented by their presenters and all three describe their idea for how the final solution might integrate something of all three ideas. Then, America votes and we know the next morning how the vote went. Let's say that's a Thursday and the law goes into effect the following Monday at noon.
Why Is This Idea Important?
Democracy has devolved into its lowest common denominator, a winner take all system. It needs to evolve to a system that incorporates an honest attempt to integrate all points of view before a decision is made. Even our presidential debates are full of distortion which is a complete mismanagement of our system. Our democracy needs a tuneup. American Idol has proved itself an attractive model to our culture at this time.
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