Re: various (lozenge etc.)

[Giorgio Menon <menon(at)pd.infn.it>]

Jiri Polak wrote:

> Hello,
> I agree with Mirek. In the future, fully developed democratic systems,
> there will not be any need to have leaders (but there will always be
> necessary to have some structures ensuring the running og the system).
> We are not there yet.

Ancient Greeks called it Ou-Topos (Non-Place). It's commonly known as
Utopia now.


> At this stage, when we are barely beginning to discuss truly
> democratic systems and attempt, by trial and error, to put in place
> some rudimentary mechanisms, leaders ARE needed! Current DD leaders do
> not get payed, they do what they do because of deep conviction and
> concern about the future of mankind.

A simple question: does mankind need their concerns? Does manking need
other Savyors who, in their  name, rescue them from a life of misery? Or
isn't more commonly practiced the role of  he-who-needs-to
show-how-miserable-mankind-is?  A miserable mankind will never show
adequate responsability, rather a great need for authorities. Here the
circle closes.
Nothing personal, of course. I appreciate all the time and energies
these individuals spend in order to improve our lives. I'm only asking
if our lives need it.
Am i exaggerating maybe? I remember that an exaggerated love begets
hartred......

> Therefore, there is no corruption and no reason to distrust this type
> of leadership. We should be grateful to all those who assume a
> (temporary) role as leaders in certain areas.
> Sincerely,                       Jiri Polak

Absolutely. But Masters of all kinds and all ages MUST be abandoned to
be able to achieve personal independance (freedom?), thus a "fully
developed democratic systems", whatever this means.

Best regards

Giorgio