First Initiative: A Voting Amendment
I believe the NI4D initiative, at least in concept, is the ultimate answer for our country. However, the problem with the initiative is that it way too massive in scope. This initiative should be the NI4D's second.
The NI4D first initiative should be a very simple proposed amendment to the Constitution allowing the American people the right to vote on all proposed federal laws and executive orders.
Proposed Amendment XXVIII (Draft)
All eligible voters shall have the right to vote on all proposed federal laws and executive orders. If 30% or more of the Nation’s eligible voters cast a vote, the peoples vote shall govern without veto.
Five percent of the annual Federal income taxes collected will be allocated and used to fund and implement the necessary voting infra systems.
This amendment shall be effective immediately upon passage by a simple majority of eligible U.S. voters.
Benefits
- The proposed amendment is simple, easily understood, but profound.
- Marketing this amendment and obtaining buyin from the Amercan people would be much, much easier. What American voter would not be in favor of this amendment? Who in their right mind could publically argue against it without being portrayed as against democracy?
- Passage of the amendment would pave the way as a stepping stone for the existing NI4D initiative:
- The American people would experience the amendment process by popular vote.
- The voting infra systems could be designed, implemented, and honed.
- The American people would be exposed to a higher level of participative democracy; this exposure would greatly facilitate passage of the second initiative.
- Most importantly, the American people could begin to regain control of the country.
David C. Finkbiner
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