I suggest that all US senators and representatives should be picked at
> random among the adult population. Like jury duty. Except that if
> you're chosen you can say no.
>
I'm not sure I care for this last bit. It seems to me that the best candidates would also be among those most likely to decline. I know San Marino will jail anyone elected as a Captain Regent who refuses to serve; perhaps other precedents for this exist?
-- "Hige sceal þe heardra, heorte þe cenre, mod sceal þe mare, þe ure mægen lytlað."