In most of todays governments, transparency takes a back burner in the name of "national security" or "need to know". I believe in transparency, that is in that "the people, have a right to know what the governments actions and intentions are, unless in dire moments of terrorist threats ...
I won't claim to know everything. But, one thing that I do know is that we can, and must do better than currently do as a human race. We must remember that a government is one that consists "of the people, by the people, for the people". We must ...
Hello fellow Asgardians! YOUR voices matter to me, so in anticipation of my intent to submit my bid for candidacy in the Parliamentary Election, I am seeking YOUR input!
- What are some "hot" topics that YOU feel should be addressed ...
We live in a world that is riddled with corruption, war, disease, poverty and destruction. Yet, we have governments playing games of political warfare dividing the people and inciting turmoil, all while the threats of actual war loom over each of our heads. Somewhere along the ...
As a 20 year veteran in the Health and Public Safety sector, I have had the honor and privilege in serving as an Emergency Medical Services officer (EMT/EMT-P), 9-1-1 Dispatcher, Supervisor, and Director of City and Countywide Operations for Emergency Services.
Over the years, I have deployed ...
Chris -
I agree with your reply in many ways, including the parliamentary meetings. However, unlike some current situations in my current government, I strongly believe that the people have a right (and deserve) to know what their government is up to. Unfortunately in my government, a ...
Chris -
I agree with your reply in many ways, including the parliamentary meetings. However, unlike some current situations in my current government, I strongly believe that the people have a right (and deserve) to know what their government is up to. Unfortunately in my government, a majority of "business" is conducted behind closed doors and the people are kept in the dark. There has to be transparency. It fosters a sense of trust, believability and fairness.
While I understand that things like terrorist attacks or acts of war require secure and tactful decimation of information, I believe that other information should be readily available (ie: Freedom of Information Act) without threats or fear of repercussions.
One thing that I am sure we can both agree on is that as a government, we should encourage a sense of trust and mutual respect with the people. If we cannot find a way to bring about that trust, we are setting ourselves up for failure from the start.
Perhaps it would be prudent to host open forums with the people, then use the information obtained to open dialogs with fellow parliamentarians. In essence, keeping the people in "the loop", while gaining information about their needs and expectations of the government.
Let me start by saying I very much agree with you, and I was and am still a member of the party for accountability, competency and transparency (or PACT) in Canada - no relation to Asgardia
However having stepped up to the plate, primarily to lead ...
Let me start by saying I very much agree with you, and I was and am still a member of the party for accountability, competency and transparency (or PACT) in Canada - no relation to Asgardia
However having stepped up to the plate, primarily to lead by example, not at the time in hopes of winning I see that, especially for Asgardia, the candidates have little to no political experience and make many mistakes (myself included)
I propose that it might be possible for parliament to meet as a group in private, where they can grow together, for asgardia needs unity in the parliament if it is going to have unity throughout. And unity cannot be allowed to come from one side, but must come from all. In that growing together there are bound to be disputes they would not want publicized... they may say stupid things without all the facts, for no one has them all, without wanting to get scrutinized over every little word.
People are caution about speaking in public, and I don't think we would want our parliamentary, or leaders, or perhaps even government, for it too is new, to be limiting their contributions due to broadcast to the entire world.
I do see your point, and hope you understand mine, and I hope you might have some input on a middle ground - for input is what Asgardia needs most, especially now in it's infancy.