(Though you do touch upon these in the essay — I think there’s more to explore on this.. ) it is not fair of me to bring up issues that are potential hazards of this model when we already have the same problem ensconced firmly in the present model - and this model is already better by decoupling from the campaign/election cycle, but once empowered as a participant of the mini public, these minipublicans are potentially subject to direct influence/lobby efforts (tho not in sense that they have to keep lobbyist happy to get re-elected / re-allotted - as that’s not in the design) but we need some ethical framework and guardrails nonetheless. Or is such influence thought to be mitigated by it likely being rare, or only a few who may succumb to enticements or pressure? I don’t underestimate the potential of deep pockets to attempt by every means necessary and at scale whatever they deem will get them their way.
(Though you do touch upon these in the essay — I think there’s more to explore on this.. ) it is not fair of me to bring up issues that are potential hazards of this model when we already have the same problem ensconced firmly in the present model - and this model is already better by decoupling from the campaign/election cycle, but once empowered as a participant of the mini public, these minipublicans are potentially subject to direct influence/lobby efforts (tho not in sense that they have to keep lobbyist happy to get re-elected / re-allotted - as that’s not in the design) but we need some ethical framework and guardrails nonetheless. Or is such influence thought to be mitigated by it likely being rare, or only a few who may succumb to enticements or pressure? I don’t underestimate the potential of deep pockets to attempt by every means necessary and at scale whatever they deem will get them their way.