Congress Refuses to Read Bills Before Voting

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This is from CNS, which is a far-right news blog, but the point they are making is pretty valid, I think. They want congress to agree to two things:

1) For every voting member of congress to pledge to read proposed legislation before voting on it, and

2) For all proposed legislation to be make publicly available for 72 hours before a vote may be called.

The first one might be difficult, but let's remember that these people are paid professionals, and they are being paid to represent our interests in their voting. They aren't being paid to sit back and enjoy the prestige of their position.

The second one seems so simple, and so obvious. It will increase the transparency of government, it will give the public a chance to voice their concerns over pork-barrel amendments BEFORE they are passed, and it will increase the accountability of our representatives to the people they are purported to represent. I realize those are all of the same reason why congress would never agree to it.