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02413: Infrastructure of our group[s]

From: Bruce <bruce.eggum(at)gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:30:07 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Infrastructure of our group[s]

Fellow Advocates of democracy,

Using the definition:

Democracy is a political system in which government is either carried
out by the people (direct democracy), or the power to govern is
granted to elected representatives (republicanism). The term is
derived from the Greek: δημοκρατία - (dēmokratía) "the power of the
people",[1] which was coined from δῆμος (dêmos) "people" and κράτος
(krátos) "power", in the middle of the fifth-fourth century BC to
denote the political systems then existing in some Greek city-states,
notably Athens following a popular uprising in 508 BC.[2]
In political theory, democracy describes a small number of related
forms of government and also a political philosophy. Even though there
is no specific, universally accepted definition of 'democracy',[3]
there are two principles that any definition of democracy includes,
equality and freedom.[4] These principles are reflected by all
citizens being equal before the law, and having equal access to power.
[5] A third common principle, though less measurable, is that all
citizens are promised certain legitimized freedoms and liberties,
which are generally protected by a constitution.[6][7]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy

We have long discussed democracy as controlled by the people either
directly or using Initiative and Binding Referendum to control
representative government.

The common requirement is an assembly of people willing to participate
in their community and process of government. This assembly can
develop initiatives presented for adoption by a Referendum of all
people of the community, jurisdiction.

Software is fast being developed which allows huge numbers of people
to view initiatives, rank them by cyber vote which determines the
“popular” choice. Selected in this way, the “top” initiatives may be
presented in a referendum to choose implementation.

I think [in this our group, community] we need to develop our
“culture” or “principles” which these initiatives must be limited by.
Obviously to have equal rights, the minority's must be protected and
liberty defined. Religions like any other group must not have any
powers over the community nor participate in governance. As we develop
our group methods of decision making, we may discover ways to utilize
democracy which could eventually be used as an example for other
body's.

There are many parts to this endeavor. Unbiased Education is of course
necessary, as well as developing methods to select people who will
serve to administer and implement the decisions of the people. Each
person is sovereign as is each community, county, state, nation the
individual resides in. An assembly of Nations must respect the
sovereignty of each Nation of the assembly, preserving the uniqueness
and culture of each Nation, Country.

So as Rufo says: “There should be rules that stress a democratic
process and strive for consensus, but while maintaining effectiveness
of the organization and pleasurable conditions for current and future
members.”

Let us make infrastructure rules for our group only. From this
experience we could develop some examples which may serve to fulfill
Rufo's welcome suggestion. Shall we do it? Bruce


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