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What If Laws Were Written by Random Citizens Chosen Like a Jury?
Imagine waking up one morning to find that you, an ordinary citizen, had been chosen to help write the nation’s laws. No elections, no campaigns, no professional politicians. Instead, citizens are randomly selected to serve on panels, much like jury duty, and work together to create laws. This would put the power of governance directly into the hands of the people.
Fairness and Representation
In theory, this system could create laws that are more representative of everyday life. Instead of career politicians with hidden agendas, the laws would reflect the experiences of farmers, teachers, parents, students, and workers. It could make governments more connected to reality, reducing corruption and bias.
Challenges of Experience
But here’s the problem: most citizens are not trained in law, economics, or public policy. Could ordinary people make decisions about healthcare, justice, or international relations without specialized knowledge? Mistakes could be costly. The system might need experts to guide citizens without controlling them.
Would Power Be More Honest?
One of the strongest benefits of this system is that no single group could dominate power for too long. If lawmakers were constantly rotating, corruption would be harder to build. However, special interests might still try to influence citizens during their short time in power, raising questions about fairness.
The Balance Between Voice and Stability
A government built on citizen lawmaking would bring incredible diversity of voices, but it might also lack long-term vision. Policies could shift drastically as new groups take over. The balance between fresh voices and stable leadership would be the hardest part to achieve.
Final Thought for You
So here’s the question: If you were chosen randomly to write laws for your country, what would be the first law you would create - and why?
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