Rich makes a good point in that not everyone sends home money and, unlike AnnJ, only a few make regular visits home. Perhaps a compromise solution is for the Ja system to add another seat for overseas voters that would be an independent seat. Dat wooda cut me out right dere but is arite!!

The Internet, along with wireless connectivity, VoIP, cell phones, smartphones, PDAs, and other devices make it possible for our candidates to reach all of us overseas without having to leave their office or homes. This approach would give diasporans a voice in government without affecting the outcome of the elections.