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Originally Posted by acottawa
I would like to see the Senate replaced with a Jury, 100 names would be drawn at random from those who voted in the last election (and maybe a few additional requirements like no criminal record, taxes/child support are paid up, etc). They would be the upper house for a year. There could be maybe be come sort of veto override just in case (e.g. 2/3 of the House) but politicians would generally have to convince a majority of their fellow citizens that what they are proposing is a good idea.
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How do we ensure equal representation of Canadians if they're chosen at random? Going to be awkward when we draw 90 people from the GTA or 90 people from Alberta.
How do we ensure these representatives are well-read? If they aren't would they not just seek to vote in blocs or with others they agree with?
How do we ensure these people can take time out of their lives/jobs/careers in order to take part?
How do we ensure the continuation of government business via bills and action items if the upper house is shifting every year?
Why don't we just remove the upper house entirely?