[EM] Practical Democracy

[Fred Gohlke]

Good Morning, Frank

Thank you for your kind thoughts.  The problem was serious enough, but 
the correction was pretty straightforward - a pacemaker.

re: "The only concern I see at this moment about this approach
      is the fact it doesn't allow much time for vetting potential
      Representatives, even in the latter stages."

There are several things that affect the 'time for vetting':

* The intensity of the examination.  As the levels advance, the process 
concentrates the individuals seeking advancement.  All members of the 
triads are strongly motivated to 'vet' their opponents.  They will make 
efficient use of their time and their examination of their competitors 
will be 'up close and personal'.

* The free press.  This is not a closed process.  The media will dig up 
and publicize information about the advancing individuals, particularly 
in the later stages.  The way challenged candidates handle attacks will 
give the people who make the decision more insight into the triad 
member's character than voters can acquire in the spin-meister system we 
currently endure.

* The random assignment of triad members.  Advancing candidates will 
gain considerable experience in evaluating their competition because, at 
each level, they will be grouped with strangers they must evaluate. 
Those with the desire and ability to reach the higher levels will have 
experience evaluating the other two people in their triad.

* The suggested length of triad lives is not cast in stone.  However, 
several weeks (depending on the level) is not an inconsiderable length 
of time for evaluating the other triad members.

* Perhaps the most important reason is that you (and many, many others 
just like you - real people) will be making the decisions.  That is 
something you have never had an opportunity to do.  Can you imagine what 
your attitude will be when you can actually influence the choice of the 
individuals who will represent you in your government?  It will be much 
different than anything we've experienced in the past.


And, now, if I thought you had a sense of humor, I'd tell you the 'l' in 
your "Tl;dr" could just as easily mean "lazy".

Awwww, go ahead.  Smile.  It don't cost nuttin'.

Fred Gohlke