>>> It's back to the game manager problem again.
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>>So who decides who takes the role of the gamekeeper and
>>the role of animals?
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>The problem is how to construct a global political "system" that can remain
>virtuous to its stated goals?
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>Jay
Thomas:
This does seem to be the crux of all systems of government. How to ensure
that those in charge remain "virtuous to its stated goals". It would seem
to me that an agency like a "supreme court" - though not legal, I'm fishing
here, an agency that had the power to delve into every aspect of the
governing individuals at every level, I guess sort of like our Ombudsman in
Canada, would provide the necessary transparency or monitoring. This agency
would have to be totally independant and also be allowed a far amount of
personnel to be effective. Of course, what if they become corrupted, then
perhaps and agency to monitor the agency. Well, it's pretty fuzzy thinking
here but, Jay, I think you have identified the right criteria.
What happens is that over time, those who govern lose their perspective and
start to see the worlds problems from the view of the continuance in power.
This leads to the two levels of government you alluded to, the backroom and
the front room. If we could have complete transparency and an incorruptible
watchdog function and perhaps a totally unbaised press, ie not owned by
anyone who stands to profit individually or corporately we would go a long
way to improving the art of governing.
I would be interested in more thoughts in this area.
Respectfully,
Thomas Lunde
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