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16 Nov 20 - 08:21 AM (#4079816) Subject: Sortition Assmebly From: Mr Red an idea championed by Brett Hennig on TED.com The concept is of a randomly selected group of individuals seconded to serve on a panel to govern/decide laws. Apparently it happened in Ireland over abortion, the panel came out in favour by 66% so they had a referendum that returned a majority of 2/3s . And the law was passed. According to Brett, the UK are doing something along these lines at several local levels. Though I hope fergawdsake it doesn't trigger another round of referenda. Your alternatives, should you decide, are Jeremy Corbyn, and Dominic Cummings (with a side salad of 'King Boris) - not to mention Boaty McBoatface. Yea, Yea - no system is perfect, some are more perfect than others though. |
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16 Nov 20 - 08:37 AM (#4079818) Subject: RE: Sortition Assmebly From: Raggytash If it were put to a public vote the UK would possible see a return to capital punishment and some people would go for public hangings. Not such a good idea me thinks! |
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16 Nov 20 - 08:54 AM (#4079821) Subject: RE: Sortition Assmebly From: Steve Shaw Yeah, bring back the birch, stick 'em in the army - never did me no 'arm! |
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17 Nov 20 - 03:02 AM (#4079916) Subject: RE: Sortition Assembly From: Mr Red If you heard the TED talk you would find the Sortition Assembly would be backed up by experts and data. They could request it. They would, without enforcing laws, come to a considered opinion. There is the inclusivity aspect - they would have to be paid, and a lot of people would try to decline a disruption in there career (it affects your job prospects I can vouch). I am not entirely in favour of the concept because it doesn't rule out cronyism by stealth. And I don't favour referenda - they beget referenda. But........... There is a Sortition System in place in many countries, especially English speaking ones. Trial by Jury. Well! Whodathoughtit? |