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THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT |
| The role of government is quite simply to enforce the rights and freedoms of the individual. It is not a vehicle to be hi-jacked by a political elite that looks for a means to fund the imposition of their ideologies. |
1. Around the world today we see the destructive, tragic effects of poor governance and failed economic policies. Let's change things now, or face long-term recession, unemployment, poverty, broken dreams, broken families, broken communities, civil unrest and probably war!
2. Since a civilised, fair society forbids an individual to defend their rights and freedoms with violence, the role of government must simply cover the following areas; a). Defence of the individual against criminals, b). Defence of the nation against invaders and those nations wanting to impose a system that threatens our principles of social, economic and political philosophy, c). To defend the rights and properties of those engaged in economic activity.
3. Defence of the individual against criminals must be achieved by the police, in support of a criminal justice system.
4. Defence of the nation can be achieved by a minimal national military, and a joint defence strategy agreed and supported by member nations of a trading bloc.
5. Defence of the rights and properties of those engaged in economic activities must be achieved by strong contractual law, enforced by a fast and inexpensive civil justice system.
6. The political system in the western world today is based on fear of poverty and fear of penalty. The rights and freedoms of the individual have been replaced by the enslavement of the individual to work for the ideological beliefs of a ruling elite. Democracy is rapidly being taken away and being replaced by an un-elected state autocracy of technocrats and bureaucrats. In fact the current democratic model, that supports a party political system, is not at all democratic since the choice of the individual relates to a political party to 'operate' the system and maintain the status quo. It does not offer a choice of changes and improvements to the democratic process. At each election a different party is elected but remains a similar flavour to the others - there is no political choice for democratic reform.
7. Criminality associated with redundant laws to be eliminated. An example of this is the vehicle road fund licence. Remove road tax, and take it out of the existing tax on fuel. No more road tax dodgers and no more administrators and enforcement staff. This similar strategy can be applied across the board to save millions and reduce the burden of unnecessary bureaucracies. |
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The most important reforms are described with full details of policy and financing in the section [ principles of change | A MANIFESTO FOR CHANGE ]. These reforms are absolutely necessary to initiate positive reform of our political systems. Policy in all areas of state involvement needs urgent attention but must be part of an ongoing process of consensual change through a system of direct democracy and consultative referendum.
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We are NOT a political party
but a movement for social economic reform. We want to help restore
democracy in Europe and put public money and political power back in
the hands of all citizens. We want an economy that works for
the people and not for the ruling elite. Simply
spread the word to become part of the movement and together we can
be the catalyst for change.
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Written by: Michael Livingston Seagull |
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