Factional Politics And Democratization PDF Download

Factions are formed by citizens who join together in pursuit of policies that have detrimental effects upon the rights of other citizens, or upon the common good. Many factions are now at work: states' rights, global warming, misogyny, racism, homophobia, economic inequality, anti-science, xenophobia, creationism, and inadequate health care and education. The most dangerous of these is global warming. Older Americans may not be severely affected by global warming, but people under age 26 will have much to lose. They hope that they and their children will be able to enjoy long, fruitful, happy lives, but as our planet warms, their quality of life will be sacrificed in a planetary struggle for survival. Our youngest Americans, those still in diapers, may face a heartbreaking decision as they approach 2040. As our climate worsens, those of childbearing age may well wonder if it would be fair to bring a child into a world that may be dangerous and suffocating, that may not hold a bright future for a newborn. Our constitutional system has betrayed us. Because of its design, it enables the formation of factions and gives them power. Fortunately, it can be modified to keep factions from getting and exercising power. This book describes how to do this, and shows the benefits that will result. Our Faction-Free Democracy will give each of us equal access to rights, resources, opportunities, and protections that will give each of us a fair and honest chance to go as far as our efforts and talents can take us, and thereby give each of us a fair and honest chance to build long lives worth living for ourselves and our loved ones.