eGovernment; What if politicians could be replaced by technology

[WIlliam Michael]

What if politicians could be replace by an automated computer systems that actually represented what the people wanted at any given time? Is this something from science fiction or a reality awaiting to happen in the near future?

Seriously, what if every home across the United States were given a free computer that would act as a sort of centralized government information center where citizens could find out whatever they needed to know about their local, state and federal government, with the ability to keep up to date on the latest laws, trends and issues, do their taxes, and actually vote on issues online throughout the year from the comforts of their home and much, much, more? This would be a game changer.

The government information center will not be able to surf the internet for entertainment or serve as a workstation for work and/or projects nor will the system contain recording devices and/or a web cam to keep track of people.

Rather, the system is a technology tool where responsible citizens actually take control of the destiny of the United States of America. Such technology is actually being developed by a company called Interconnect 365. The system one day might actually replaced elected officials as the pulse of the American people could be registered and heard no different than votes being taken by American Idol. Obviously the online voting system will be a lot more complex and secure than voting online with your normal computer and/or over a smart phone as the system would be certified and registered perhaps tying into a U.S. Census type of platform. The need for elected officials will still be there but the voice of the American people will be heard as elected officials will be mandated to use the system as the power will be given back to the people. If a tie were to happen then the topic would be addressed in public debate.

In order for a system such as this to work the entire population of the United Sates would need to be retrained starting in our schools. Imagine kids being taught what the constitution actually means as becoming part of the American legislative process was no different than learning English and/or Math. There is much to be done in order to develop an actual working system such as this but an immediate first step that can be implemented across the United States is called eCongress, "Bring Home the Politicians".

According to the "Bring Home the Politicians" website, http://bringhomethepoliticians.com/ the mission of the movement is:

"TO ESTABLISH AN eCONGRESS TO RELOCATE US REPRESENTATIVES TO OUR LOCAL DISTRICTS, US SENATORS TO OUR STATE CAPITALS, AND STATE REPRESENTATIVES & STATE SENATORS TO OUR CITY HALLS/COURTHOUSES TO SECURELY TELECOMMUTE FOR NO LESS THAN 75% OF THEIR TERMS TO INCREASE VOTER ACCESS AND REDUCE LOBBYIST INFLUENCE".

After reading more information about this movement and watching a few videos, eCongress actually makes a lot of sense and is something more American's need to be made aware of as this is an actual movement taking place with a lot of states already onboard.

Today, it is important to realize we can not buy ourselves out of debt. Rather we must start focusing on the local economy regardless if we live in a global community. Also, people need to get involved in serving their local community. Civic responsibility must become a core American value. Unfortunately many American's, both rich and poor, are not involved in their local communities and in many cases lack the information on how to become involved. Serving one another can come in a full range of different opportunities as such opportunities are endless. Supporting your local community and serving one another equates into "Love Thy Neighbor" and "Love One Another". Yet if American's today do not start examining and/or implementing such ideas as this the sovereignty of the United States of America is at risk.

It is critical and essential to have a sound and healthy government. Today it is not.

In order to implement such ideas as eCongress we will need to spread the message of the movement. One potential way of spreading the message of "Bring Home the Politicians" is having local community and faith based organizations adopt such platforms, such as Optimist International, Rotary, Kiwanis and other non-union organizations who are already engaged and involved in local communities across the United States.

When such a system is implemented our elected officials would be held more accountable by the local citizens who put them in power because they would spend the majority of their time in the local community. The possibilities of tying the eCongress system into a automated eGoverment system installed in homes will be revolutionary as the first step right now in the present moment is to educated yourself about eCongress and how to "Bring Home the Politican's".

Below is a video about the movement. If you love America and want a better future for the United States it is important to ask yourself, "If not now, then when"?


Written by: William Michael, Democracy March