Votes recorded on You Tube
Representative Campfield has some interesting thoughts on what should be included on You Tube from General Assembly votes.
Two things I would like to see on You Tube are when we vote on the house floor, the stream shows video of the final tabulation of votes board but does not show the board that shows how each legislator voted. Really it kills the entire benefit of watching the debate. Most people want to know how their legislator voted on a issue not just the final score. The totals are read out loud on the PA system by Burney Durram any way so showing the total is redundant.
This seems like a good idea. I don’t know, though, if You Tube is the best medium for providing this information. I am sure it is available, now… don’t know where, though. It seems to me that it should be easily accessible to everyone to see how their rep voted… even without watching a video. The problem is … a lot of people would like to know what their legislators are doing. But, they just don’t have the time. A great idea would be to develop a site that highlights what bills and resolutions are important, and, then, tells you how your rep or senator voted. Now, that would be a good idea. Camp4u, this seems like a good project for you!