There is nothing in the Constitution about Electoral Districts, tying each House representative to a particular geography. According to the Constitution:
"The House of Representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several states."
But it doesn't say HOW they will be chosen. So here is a new theory that will never fly, but I want your opinion.
Instead of goegraphical districts, have the seats chosen by people within a given profession. You could have one representative chosen by all the high-tech workers, one by manufacturing, one by physicians and health care, one by entertainment and travel, one by farmers, etc. The main advantage of this plan is that the population of the House would become a better cross-section of society, abandoning it's 75% Lawyers current representation.
Your thoughts are appreciated.
2006-10-16
17:53:40
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Chredon
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