The founders never intended The House to be a full time job, and certainly not to make its members royalty like they’ve become. 99% of the laws that are passed today would’ve been laughed out of Washington. The government has moved so far from its origins that it’ll likely only revert back to protecting freedoms if bloodshed is involved.
“We still find the greedy hand of government thrusting itself into every corner and crevice of industry, and grasping the spoil of the multitude. Invention is continually exercised, to furnish new pretenses for revenues and taxation. It watches prosperity as its prey and permits none to escape without tribute.”
– Thomas Paine