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Most definitely agree about this. It's number 1 on my list. When I moved to the Netherlands I learnt that they actually have separate elections for the water ma
by jlengrand 6y ago
Most definitely agree about this. It's number 1 on my list. When I moved to the Netherlands I learnt that they actually have separate elections for the water management. Almost like a separate body of the government.
I wish something like this for environment was implemented, simply because people tend to vote for things that are much closer to them, unemployment, security, ...
- randcraw 6y agoGiven recent events, it seems clear we need to rethink the role of the executive branch, probably to strengthen gov't services (e.g. cabinet-level agencies) and make them more independent of political agendas and misdirection. A more independent EPA, NOAA, FDA, law enforcement, military, etc that are governed by strict codes of conduct and missions that proscribe their misuse by either a careless/malignant POTUS or legislature could save many lives, make US policy more stable and sustainable, and upgrade the standard of living for more than just Americans. I think we need to do more than just vote.
- aaronbrethorst 6y agoI think we need to do more than just vote. You're absolutely right: voting is a necessary, albeit insufficient, step towards fixing many of the challenges we face. However, the vast majority of people who happen to read my comment on here will, at best, only vote. I don't want anyone to skip out on the very important and relatively easy step they can take just because voting isn't a silver bullet.