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What is an appropriate government?

Dec 11, 2010 Letters

Dear Editor,
The present chaotic order of things – dictators, various partisan groups, and so-called democracies, all vie for power. And the stakes are high, because once in power it is possible to feather one’s nest, and hold on to power indefinitely. This state of affairs is seen today in some countries.
All the institutions mentioned above have proved themselves to be inappropriate to some degree – some being so more than others. What is the solution? What can be done to improve this sorry state of affairs?
The answer must lie with the very nature of the Human Phenomenon – its very being, its core, its axial progressive growth, as opposed to its peripheral abortive growth. This is very explicit when we observe the peripheral abortive growth of the scale leaves of an onion which is very different from the axial central growth of its core.
What then could contribute to the axial central growth of the Human Phenomenon? The solution is and always has been the implementation of a valid appropriate programme consistent with the highest aspirations of the Human Phenomenon that is conducive to realising a richer and fuller existence, based on the rule of law and justice and equal opportunity for all to develop one’s potential to its maximum.
In this context the Wikileaks tapes will play an important role as they will give a candid assessment by various diplomats, as they brief their respective countries concerning the existing conditions where they are based.
In one special context the tapes will either confirm or question the validity of certain deposition concerning the connection of a government with organised crimes.
All this pleads in favour of the urgent implementation of an appropriate protocol, which the present group has formulated and which will be presented to the electorate for ratification. The implementation of the protocol is of paramount importance – the means, by which it is achieved, appropriate democracy or benevolent dictator is of secondary importance.
Does this comment ring a bell? If so, it’s all the more necessary that all of goodwill should do their duty for the good of all.
John Fredericks M.D.

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