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The "Citizen’s 25" Proposal: A Jury Duty for Congress
Washington is stuck in a cycle of careerism and donor interests. My fix? Expand Congress by 25% with seats filled by random lottery. How it works:
The Lotto: 135 new seats are filled by a random draw of everyday citizens (like Jury Duty).
The Choice: It’s voluntary. If you’re picked, you can say "No thank you," and we re-draw.
The Terms: One term only. You get the same pay and benefits as elected officials, then you return to your life. No re-election means no fundraising and no corporate masters.
The Role: These members act as the "Common Sense Filter," voting on bills without the pressure of party bosses or special interests.
Why it works:
Breaks the Gridlock: You can't buy a representative who isn't running for re-election.
True Representation: Real teachers, mechanics, and nurses sitting next to career politicians.
Accountability: It forces Congress to pass laws that "regular people" actually understand and support.
We trust citizens to decide life or death in a jury box—it’s time we trust them to vote on a budget.
#FixCongress #Sortition #CitizenLegislators #PoliticalReform @RepThomasMassie
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