Power in a republic is like a spinning sphere—it must keep moving to stay balanced. A republic does not try to stop power from shifting but instead creates a system where it can rotate freely, preventing any one faction from holding control indefinitely. This motion represents the natural transfer of influence between different political groups, ensuring governance remains open and adaptable.
However, the arbitrary cap of 435 members in the House of Representatives has disrupted this balance. By limiting the number of seats, we have concentrated power into fewer hands, making it harder for new voices to enter the system. Instead of a sphere that spins smoothly, power becomes lopsided, stuck in place, and increasingly controlled by a small group of politicians and interests.
Uncapping the House restores movement by:
Making Elections More Competitive – Smaller districts mean representatives must be more responsive to voters, rather than relying on entrenched political machines.
Breaking Up Concentrated Power – When fewer people hold legislative authority, it becomes easier for special interests to dominate. Expanding the House forces power to be distributed more widely.
Opening the Door for More Voices – A larger House allows for greater diversity of opinion, making it harder for a single party or faction to control the national agenda.
Improving Representation at the Local Level—With more seats, lawmakers are closer to their constituents, ensuring that decisions in Washington reflect the needs of communities rather than distant political elites.
A republic thrives when power moves freely, shifting between different groups and perspectives. Capping the House has slowed that motion, creating a system where influence is harder to challenge and change is more difficult to achieve. To restore balance, we must allow the sphere to spin again—uncapping the House and ensuring that power flows naturally through the people, rather than being locked in place.
Peace & Love,
Jeff Mayhugh