My idea for a new form of government

[Traitorfish]

special army

Well there's a terrifying phrase.

 

[W|M]

This a form of government that I have thought of:

• It will be a combination of Communism and Democracy.
• Everyone will be equal and free.
• There will be no discrimination on grounds of gender, race, religion, sexuality, etc.
• There will be no capital punishment.
• The government will consist of representitives from every administrative region, the amount of representitives depending on the population of that region.
• Anyone over the age of 16 will be able to run for a position in government.
• Anyone over the age of 16 will be able to vote in elections.
• Elections will be held every two years, with 50% of the vote needed to stay in power.
• You can run for a position in government as an idependent or in a party.
• Once in power, a person or party can propose to change any law. The law will be changed if 90% of the population vote to change it in a referendum.
• The country will only have a reserve army, air force and navy. It can only use it in self-defence.
• Health Care will be free and everyone will have access to equal care.
• Higher Education will be free.
• Criminals will do unpaid work in prison (such as making clothes), but rehibilitation will be the ultimate goal.

So what do you think? Ask me any questions you have on things I've missed out.

Congratulations! You've just re-invented Trotskyism! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trotskyism

 

[aronnax]

How about 90%?

Even in Switzerland, with its Direct Democracy, to pass or change laws, you just need a simple majority.

90%? Insane, nothing will ever get done.

In my view, you need at least 55% for the passing of law and 65% for constitutional amendments.

FYI, nothing you said was new or original... What you have... sounds like Japan.

 

[amadeus]

90%? Insane, nothing will ever get done.

A system we should all get behind.

 

[GhostWriter16]

A system we should all get behind.

I still think 90% is too high, but I could go for 60% or maybe 70%.

We do need some laws, and you can't get 90% to agree on anything. 60-70%, well, the absolutely essential laws would pass.

 

[ilduce349]

wait dommination supports this government? I though you were conservative...

 

[sophie]

wait dommination supports this government? I though you were conservative...

More weak libertarian than conservative.

 

[W|M]

Moderator Action: Flaming removed.

 

[ilduce349]

awww, now I wanna no what WIM said...

 

[Flying Pig]

This a form of government that I have thought of:

• It will be a combination of Communism and Democracy.
• Everyone will be equal and free.
• There will be no discrimination on grounds of gender, race, religion, sexuality, etc.
• There will be no capital punishment.
• The government will consist of representitives from every administrative region, the amount of representitives depending on the population of that region.
• Anyone over the age of 16 will be able to run for a position in government.
• Anyone over the age of 16 will be able to vote in elections.
• Elections will be held every two years, with 50% of the vote needed to stay in power.
• You can run for a position in government as an idependent or in a party.
• Once in power, a person or party can propose to change any law. The law will be changed if 90% of the population vote to change it in a referendum.
• The country will only have a reserve army, air force and navy. It can only use it in self-defence.
• Health Care will be free and everyone will have access to equal care.
• Higher Education will be free.
• Criminals will do unpaid work in prison (such as making clothes), but rehibilitation will be the ultimate goal.

So what do you think? Ask me any questions you have on things I've missed out.

You forgot the bit about expanding trade links with the world by parting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans

 

[Millman]

How feasible is it? No matter what you do someone's going to cheat.