I think the problem with that is that the incentives wouldn't be there to act in the interests of the public on an ongoing basis. How effective that is under th

I think the problem with that is that the incentives wouldn't be there to act in the interests of the public on an ongoing basis. How effective that is under the current system is up for debate, but it's not a trivial matter. Ideally the people would care enough to elect someone that respects expertise and experience.