Yeah, I Don’t Think He’s Kidding Here.

House Judiciary Chair John Conyers (D-MI) on why reading bills is pointless.

Last month, there was an interesting idea proposed on the "Big Hollywood" blog, and frankly, it's something most Americans should get behind -- A brevity amendment.

In short, it would make sure legislation is so short, the most it would be would be 5 pages, single spaced.  Eliminating some of these 1000+ page monsters which now litter Washington.

Here was the proposed text:

No law, bill, resolution or any act of Congress shall exceed 2000 words, including all footnotes, amendments and signatures.  Congress shall not vote on any item longer than that.  Each item requiring a vote shall be read aloud in its entirety in session to a majority of members.  Those not in attendance may not vote on the item.

Think it's long, past time for something like this on every level of government.