Thursday, November 5, 2015

But, You Could Move to Seattle

How would you like some coupons to spend on your favorite candidate?

That's what Seattle voters will now receive after the successful passage of the "Honest Elections" referendum, which was introduced to diminish the influence of money in politics.

"Initiative 122" will radically transform the financing of local campaigns. Under the measure, voters will each be given $100 in "democracy vouchers" -- four each, at $25 per -- to be shelled out to the candidates of their choice.

It will also lower donation caps, ban contributions from corporations with significant city business interests, increase transparency and increase fines for electoral wrongdoing. Furthermore, officials who leave office will be required to spend three years on the sidelines before becoming eligible to register as lobbyists.

  CNN
...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.

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