(11-27-2018, 11:29 AM)palaisbellevuebz Wrote: Thank you very much and I look forward to your answers.

Bzern, your questions all follow a similar theme, and so I will answer them together.

As far back as anyone can remember, the name of this region has been a symbol of democracy and freedom, equal to none. We are the citizens of the longest extant democracy of this world, going on 16 years. This is our legacy and heritage. This idea is the beating heart of this region and of our history, it is the idea that has protected this region from all dangers and upheavals, the idea of freedom. And only through the toils and sacrifice of those that gave their everything for this idea has this been achievable, because we exist in a world whose underlying nature is not actually built for it at all!

The world of NationStates operates on Hobbesian and Machiavellian principles. Mechanically, it is not possible for us to curtail the role of the WA Delegate, to divide the Delegate's powers, or to enforce a democratic form of governance for us as a region. If we want to opt for democracy, we must do so together and stand as a united community behind the idea of democracy. We can only do that by accepting the truths on which this world was built, and building our democracy on top of them, in spite of those very truths.

We are defenders of this idea! If we allow ourselves to treat a mandate which mechanically unites all powers without consideration and caution, and to give no thought to who such a mandate can be awarded at all, or to give no thought to which members of this region are opposed to the exploitation of this mandate in an emergency, then we do not deserve democracy and have failed as defenders of our idea. If our liberalism allows us to squander our own ideals and our own democracy for the benefit of those who exploit it to bring tyranny upon us, then we have failed.

Democracy needs more than just willpower. More than just a will to freedom. It requires reason, caution and responsibility. If we solemnly evade this responsibility because we believe it is a sacrifice made for the good of freedom, then we are giving away the heart of our region, our idea and, ultimately, our freedom.

The principle of sensible constraints on Delegate candidacies is as old as the Coalition itself, and is a fundamental ingredient to our longevity.

Please consider this carefully.

Thank you.