Move beyond voting (Score 1)

Isn't the biggest tragedy the whole modern election process? It is rife with $$ influence, has enormous barriers to entry to mortals, requires grotesque marketing manipulations of it's participants, and essentially rubber stamps incumbents at an alarmingly high rate. The question is an "election" even the best way anymore? How about random selection for Congress, much akin to jury duty? Serve a 2 year stint and go home. I would have much more confidence in such a body than the one we have. And assuming the process were random enough, it would be a better reflection of "will" and be the most democratic. The illusion is we have a choice. It isn't just the mechanics that are at issue, it is the process that needs deeper thinking.