Ok.
After recent events I think we’re all agreed that anyone who actually wishes to become an MP shouldn’t be allowed within a thousand miles of Westminster.
So what are the alternatives?
Fascism and Socialism would seem, after weighing up all the available evidence, to have a few basic flaws (such as a flagrant disregard of human nature) so we’ll let those go.
Anarchy? Wonderful in small groups, until the boys with the sticks and the Special Brew turn up and ruin it for everyone (sighs, remembers the 80’s, skins up and plays the Subhumans very loud indeed).
Benign dictatorship? Perfect, but now that Frank Zappa, Linda Smith and Spike Milligan are dead, who do we elect as ruler in perpetuity?
So, I propose this:
A random ballot to select our cabinet – three year term, everyone over 18 eligible, no exemptions.
Just to ensure that you do your best for the country, we take your family hostage as soon as you are selected for parliament.
We monitor your approval rating monthly and if it falls below 50% we execute a member of your family.
If you are found to be corrupt, we remove a limb of your choice.
If your approval rating is below 50% for three months in a row, we execute you.
Think this might focus the minds of those chosen and lead to a genuine improvement in our society.
Thoughts? 🙂