With everyone having so many differing opinions, we can bundle ideals into physical representations of a platform and person running under that. However, the platforms, if elected by the popular vote to be ineffective, should still have system in place that can address these discrepancies and have the platform evolve into what is most effective for the people.
Elections based on attributes is an interesting idea because users who want to one day be in political office can live their life for this purpose. I believe this may truly separate those who want a life as public servant and political leaders from those who are enamored with the glory of a political leader.
Selecting members to political office at random will have several benefits:
1) This will hold especially true if terms are limited and relatively short. Those who are selected to office will be compelled to pass legislation that benefits no specific portion of society at the disadvantage of another. With the imminent danger of someone else being selected at random, the legislators will be less likely to erect laws that serve to hurt a group in that society because it is just as likely that someone from the opposition will be selected to government and seek retaliation against them.
2) Many individuals who seek office are compelled to do so for specific rewards. By eliminating personal control over who can attain office, the selfish motives that propels people to office will be removed, and many of the corrupt policies that result from this type of motivation will be prevented.
3)There is often a specific route one must take in order to win office. Exact sets of skills, experiences, and career paths are often replicated over and over again by those who gain office (Basically A + B + C = Election to office). Because of this particular governments are extremely narrow. If members were selected at random, then the government actors would be far more diverse, each bringing a unique perspective and agenda, leading to policies that are better aimed at helping society as a whole rather than only serving the interest a specific and homogeneous group.
4) The sense of apathy felt towards politics will be greatly diminished. Often members of society are quick to abandon their participation in governance because they not only feel that they have no experience in the matter, but that those who are highly trained in the area will ensure that their own policies win out. If each citizen knows that they are just as likely to become part of the state as the next person, then they will be more motivated to be prepared, informed, and proactive about contemporary politics and issues, because they will have a very real chance to pursue their goals and ideologies.
players who log on frequently, participate in the activities, and try to succeed should be the ones to hold office. if the game was random and positions were selected at lottery, then it would not be realistic. from my point of view, the game is supposed to reflect today's system of government and lifestyle.
also, term should be limited, as they are usually in the country now. that way, players who do not have much experience in the game can gain the information they need to climb the ranks and win positions.
I think it would be interesting if people were put into office based on a lottery. I only feel this way because i am curious to see what would happen. I have no deeper political motives or civil issues backing this decision i just think it would be interesting to see how this type of government would work out in a virtual world. This would obviously never work in the democratic society we live in today and based on this fact- my decision to support the lottery approach woulod alos mean that this virtual government would be far removed from the reality of today. I don't mind this though as i am really interested to see how a lottery system would work out.
It was good enough for the Greeks!
With everyone having so many differing opinions, we can bundle ideals into physical representations of a platform and person running under that. However, the platforms, if elected by the popular vote to be ineffective, should still have system in place that can address these discrepancies and have the platform evolve into what is most effective for the people.
Elections based on attributes is an interesting idea because users who want to one day be in political office can live their life for this purpose. I believe this may truly separate those who want a life as public servant and political leaders from those who are enamored with the glory of a political leader.
Selecting members to political office at random will have several benefits:
1) This will hold especially true if terms are limited and relatively short. Those who are selected to office will be compelled to pass legislation that benefits no specific portion of society at the disadvantage of another. With the imminent danger of someone else being selected at random, the legislators will be less likely to erect laws that serve to hurt a group in that society because it is just as likely that someone from the opposition will be selected to government and seek retaliation against them.
2) Many individuals who seek office are compelled to do so for specific rewards. By eliminating personal control over who can attain office, the selfish motives that propels people to office will be removed, and many of the corrupt policies that result from this type of motivation will be prevented.
3)There is often a specific route one must take in order to win office. Exact sets of skills, experiences, and career paths are often replicated over and over again by those who gain office (Basically A + B + C = Election to office). Because of this particular governments are extremely narrow. If members were selected at random, then the government actors would be far more diverse, each bringing a unique perspective and agenda, leading to policies that are better aimed at helping society as a whole rather than only serving the interest a specific and homogeneous group.
4) The sense of apathy felt towards politics will be greatly diminished. Often members of society are quick to abandon their participation in governance because they not only feel that they have no experience in the matter, but that those who are highly trained in the area will ensure that their own policies win out. If each citizen knows that they are just as likely to become part of the state as the next person, then they will be more motivated to be prepared, informed, and proactive about contemporary politics and issues, because they will have a very real chance to pursue their goals and ideologies.
players who log on frequently, participate in the activities, and try to succeed should be the ones to hold office. if the game was random and positions were selected at lottery, then it would not be realistic. from my point of view, the game is supposed to reflect today's system of government and lifestyle.
also, term should be limited, as they are usually in the country now. that way, players who do not have much experience in the game can gain the information they need to climb the ranks and win positions.
I think it would be interesting if people were put into office based on a lottery. I only feel this way because i am curious to see what would happen. I have no deeper political motives or civil issues backing this decision i just think it would be interesting to see how this type of government would work out in a virtual world. This would obviously never work in the democratic society we live in today and based on this fact- my decision to support the lottery approach woulod alos mean that this virtual government would be far removed from the reality of today. I don't mind this though as i am really interested to see how a lottery system would work out.