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Originally Posted by pigglet
Ustwo
For a contribution to the question of government forms, I'm going to suggest that government service be treated like the military is in much of the world; everyone has to serve a certain period of time, at some level of their local, city, state or federal government; depending on their intelligence, resume, etc. Furthermore, there is a limit to how long a person can spend in a particular position, and how long they can spend total. ie. a person has to eventually live under the laws they help to form while they are in the government.
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Interesting point. I like it.
I think it's important to keep our independance from the government, while at the same time the government should be a tool to enhance ourselves and our communities. Wouldn't mandatory service be intrusive on such independance? Plus, have we REALLY come up with a test for intelligence? I personally don't think so. We didn't have to test Albert Einstein to realize his intelligence anyways. His (immeasureable) measure of intelligence was based on his works and ideas; but those works and ideas were fueled by his ambition. Yes, I think it's important to have intelligent individuals in government, but I think another thing we must incorporate is their ambition and will to do their job correctly, and to make sure that whatever they do while on the clock is for the good of the country.
That means no kickbacks; no "fund-raising" coke parties; no excess business expenses, etc.