We could certainly do even better nowadays. Rather than get campaign funds from taxpayers, we could have the state run a web service for candidates to debate, p

We could certainly do even better nowadays. Rather than get campaign funds from taxpayers, we could have the state run a web service for candidates to debate, posit positions, etc. You would need to expand library computer access to let those without technology access the information, but the status quo is already bad enough its an improvement all around. Then you abolish private campaign funding and advertising.