Re: [WDDM] Democracy axioms

["Jiri Polak" <jiri.polak(at)swipnet.se>]

Concerning "practically possible", we mean that some oligarchies raise
obstacles that make referenda possible in theory, but not in practice. (too
many signatures required, too short periods etc.). Qualification by public
opinion is in fact included in the term "legally possible" We wanted to make
the text as concise as  seemed adequate.. Details can be specified in
discussion. Obviously, the wording is open to adjustments.
Jiri Polak
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joshua N Pritikin" <jpritikin(at)pobox.com>
To: <wddm@world-wide-democracy.net>
Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 5:08 PM
Subject: Re: [WDDM] Democracy axioms


> On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 05:01:27PM +0200, Jiri Polak wrote:
> > 7. If an issue requires special knowledge, structured citizen
> > deliberation - Planning Cells/Citizen Juries/Scientific deliberative
> > Polling - must precede voting in referendum.
>
> Excellent point.
>
> > 6. It must be legally and practically possible for the citizens to
> > initiate a referendum on any issue,
>
> In reference to "practically possible," why not allow qualification of
> proposals by public opinion poll (as opposed to signature petitions)?