I didnt mean it like that shmad.... I was just inquiring as to what political system he would suit himself as ideal. No political system is the best. But there are better systems.
Great question. This is a question that has been asked millions of times by millions of people in hundreds of countries. This is the sort of question that binds peoples together.
You are right, no system is perfect and unfailable. But what in life is that guaranteed besides death? The system I believe that would be best for Canadians, is one that is actually controlled by the people. Yes it sure sounds like democracy, but it must go deeper than the current system.
To start with, the seats in the House of Commons should be decided by a proportional vote. For example in the last election, less than sixty percent of eligible voters actually voted. Of that sixty percent, the Federal Liberals gained a vast majority (mostly from one province) with barely sixty percent of the vote. Remember that is only sixty percent of the sixty percent who bothered to vote!
People for the most part if asked why the didnt vote almost always say the same things such as "there is no one to vote for (
yes there is, only you have been kept from hearing of them by the media, who are controlled by just a few elitists), and my one vote does not make any difference (
that I call the western syndrom, because Ontario always elects the government).
All of the above excuses would go away if there was proportional voting. Same thing should be applied to the Senate. All the Senate position is now is a golden patronage appointment by the sitting Prime Minister. There is no vote, no discussion, just Chretien rewarding friends and supporters. There is
NOTHING democratic about that!
Also, major decisions/issues as chosen by the people of the country through their MPs should be made ready by the MPs in the house of commons, then those bills should be put to national referendum to make sure all major decisions really are made by the people of the land. (almost direct quote from CDM website)
The essential element in the whole mix is having truly open accounting of the tax dollars. All, and I mean every last loonie should be accounted for and easily accesible for scrutiny by
ANY CANADIAN who wants to see it. No more boon-dogles. Criminals can't steal when everyone is looking right at them can they?
And then beyond all the above, we need to go back and take another look at the deals that were made before such as NAFTA. We should also put our dealings with the WTO, and the World Bank under the microscope. In my opinion they are nothing more than minions of corporations and elitists who would love nothing better than to swallow Canada and Mexico and make us the 51st and 52nd state. As Paul Hellyer points out in his book, "America will do by economics that they could not do by military force and that is conquer Canada".
Just so you all dont think I am some left wing wacko, I am actually more of a rightist by heart and belief when it comes to the minor issues that makes society and nation. Criminal justice should mean just that, criminals need to be taught right from wrong, not rewarded for committing crimes. I am also a big proponent of the Canadian military. Finest in the world, just imagine how much more we could do with a real budget. Canadians make the best peace keepers and we are respected the world around for it, but Chretien has decided corporations and their shareholders need more money than the soldiers need working equipment.
So to sum my rabble up, a government by the people for the people. (
see I dont hate America) A government that by being run from all citizens would put Canadian culture and society first and everything else second. Canada has the enviable position of being a large nation with vast resources, decent infrastructure, great culture, smart citizens, and racial harmony (for the most part). Why then are so many Canadians still living in poverty? Why are so many more just a few lost paycheques away from joining them?
I will leave you all with this, I spoke to a senior on the train today at length about the Great Depression. He said "you generation X and Y's have it better than anyone in human history, but just remember it can all be taken away from you, and none of you are prepared. You are all blind to what is going on around you because you have become complacent. If the Great Depression was to happen again tommorrow I fear it would be mass pandemonium, you dont have the skills to live without"