ditto Eva ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Democracy makes no sense. If society is seeking a leader with the best > skills, the selection should be based on merit -- testing and experience -- > not popularity. Government by popularity contest is a stupid idea. > and you are right; however, government by popularity is not democracy. Government by the popularity of proposals or even policies would be an improvement. And these are not necessaryly linked to "leaders". People with good ideas are not necessary the ones with good organising or administrative or movitating skills. Why shouldn't people who happen to experience these skills should decide who is the best for each. Eva > Jay > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] [application/octet-stream is not supported, skipping...] ----- End of forwarded message from /DD.msdos=PSCNHQ$/LAURIER2$[EMAIL PROTECTED] -----