For comprehensive Earth action, an all-of-the-Earth representative democracy is required. That is, a global parliament.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Peace and security of our planet must be based on the collective action of all nations, not a few, however powerful they may be.
Global actions require local and national participation. International cooperation and action requires community perspectives and legitimacy if it is to be effective.
Democracy functions best when we have an active citizenry.
What is needed is the intelligent management of Earth's resources. If we really wish to put an end to our ongoing international and social problems, we must eventually declare Earth and all of its resources as the common heritage of all the world's people.
Everything has to be done to build some sort of international democracy. We've seen only the tiniest beginnings of that.
Let the people decide whom to vote for, who has more authority. And only people, only our citizens, are able to place the final emphasis, voting for this or that person or political force, or rejecting it. That's democracy.
We must recognize that as the dominant power in the world we have a special responsibility. In addition to protecting our national interests, we must take the leadership in protecting the common interests of humanity.
Global governance cannot be limited to the crafting of instruments related to the promotion of democracy. A key component must be the creation of fair and equitable rules to enhance the development prospects of developing countries.
But I think we need to remember that democracy everywhere is by its nature incomplete, a work in progress.
Democracy is the common pursuit of mankind, and all countries must earnestly protect the democratic rights of the people.
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