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Lysias's avatar

Politicians need money because of elections. So, find a way to choose officeholders that does not involve elections. Ancient Athens found such a way: choose officeholders by lot.

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Maureen's avatar

Politicians will do the same even without elections. They will want to enrich themselves while in power and one of the ways to do is to accept bribes from corporations or NGOs to promote their interests. Have you ever seen a politician who leaves his position poorer than when he arrived? Choosing officeholders by lot is a hit or miss method which brings no guarantee of a responsible, honest ruler.

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