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What do you believe that most people of your political creed don't? (lemmy.ml)

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Just wanted to prove that political diversity ain't dead. Remember, don't downvote for disagreements.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

But the reason it's based on address is because the person you vote for has power over that location. In this system, what would that person have power over?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

The idea is briefly mentioned in the book "Double Star" by Robert Heinlein. He doesn't provide an actual constitution.

Governors and mayors would still run the local area, but the national laws would be passed by a legislature composed of people all elected 'at large.'

The Congressmember from Texas has no power in his state. He can't force anyone to do something. They can go to Washington and vote for a law that's enforced by the police.