Seven More Not-So-Modest Proposals to Improve the Political Process Herewith: seven more entirely reasonable reforms that many people will find acceptable—the main exceptions being (surprise!) politicians and bureaucrats

1. The Venetian Model

An intriguing provision in the Republic of Venice was that every public official had to take an oath of office. From the Doge (equivalent of president or prime minister) to lowliest officeholder.

One of several re...