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Aliantha · 09-13-2006, 09:43 PM

9th, I suppose if that were to happen, then there would be tribal wars just as there has been historically, and one will fight to have more power than the next. Arguments will happen over boundaries etc. It'd be nice if what you've suggested could occur peacefully, but history suggests that if the people of the area couldn't live peacefully that way in the past, what has changed to make it happen now? Is it possible that a democratic process managed by an outside party (perhaps the UN for what it's worth) could facilitate such a thing? Personally, I doubt it. My faith in democratic processes with regard to international events is fairly non-existant at this point. In saying that though, now that events are in motion, the only way to move is forward.

Aliantha · 09-13-2006, 11:27 PM

domcracy is a relatively new concept to mankind. I'd be cautious about suggesting that anyone who isn't from a democratic nation isn't human. I'd even go so far as to say that democracy is the cause of just as much strife as any other form or government.

Griff · 09-15-2006, 07:34 AM

Democracy is just a form of government. It does not reflect the character of the people laboring under it.

"... a curious delusion - as if adding zeros could produce a sum." - Robert Heinlein, Glory Road - on democracy

Aliantha · 09-15-2006, 06:49 AM

Geez, I wish I could spell. Where's Maggie when you need her?

Maybe she can tell us what I meant by domcracy. lol

09-13-2006, 09:43 PM	#1
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	9th, I suppose if that were to happen, then there would be tribal wars just as there has been historically, and one will fight to have more power than the next. Arguments will happen over boundaries etc. It'd be nice if what you've suggested could occur peacefully, but history suggests that if the people of the area couldn't live peacefully that way in the past, what has changed to make it happen now? Is it possible that a democratic process managed by an outside party (perhaps the UN for what it's worth) could facilitate such a thing? Personally, I doubt it. My faith in democratic processes with regard to international events is fairly non-existant at this point. In saying that though, now that events are in motion, the only way to move is forward. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

09-13-2006, 11:27 PM	#2
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	domcracy is a relatively new concept to mankind. I'd be cautious about suggesting that anyone who isn't from a democratic nation isn't human. I'd even go so far as to say that democracy is the cause of just as much strife as any other form or government. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

09-15-2006, 07:34 AM	#3
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Democracy is just a form of government. It does not reflect the character of the people laboring under it. "... a curious delusion - as if adding zeros could produce a sum." - Robert Heinlein, Glory Road - on democracy __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

09-15-2006, 06:49 AM	#4
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Geez, I wish I could spell. Where's Maggie when you need her? Maybe she can tell us what I meant by domcracy. lol __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

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