A vision for good government
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Additional water capacity to increase our food production. Major civilisations such as the ancient Romans and Egyptians were built upon having adequate water supplies. In a world of increased drought and severe weather, we could benefit from building additional desalination plants and/or stormwater harvesting to meeting the increased agricultural […]
Whilst free trade is encouraged, we need to be mindful on the effects this may have in our ability to secure and provide for essential foodstuffs needed by our population. For example: cheap imports of citrus products may result in the decimation of our citrus farming industry. This would […]
Rather than moving freight by individual semi-trailers along our highways, (which is not very fuel efficient and contributes to congestion and wear of our major highways); multiple semi-trailers could be transported by rail, to be offloaded at major cities along the east coast. Such a rail link could be […]
One of the most worthwhile policies of George W Bush Jr, whilst in office, was to reduce dependence on oil. This would reduce our dependencies on the importation of oil, and also help to reduce our current account trade deficient, and increase the prosperity of our country. Tara Motors, […]
Most, if not all religions or spiritual philosophies, extol the virtues of developing honesty and morality as character traits. Whether, as an antidote to avoiding the temptation of the lesser character traits, or as a stepping stone for developing a positive individual, or a peaceful, or positive mind. There […]
Education occurs in many varied settings: in the home, classroom, media and many social settings. Good social policy is mindful of the character of the individual, which is developed through participation in social experiences. Likewise it is the character of its individuals which make up society. Good character building […]
Currently, much time and energy in government is wasted by the main political parties fighting each other, through seeking political point scoring and disparaging the opposition. Like in some countries, there could be merit in having a president and a guardian council (e.g. like a company board), such as […]
There are merits in running some government services with business principles in mind, such as accountability and cost control. There is limit to the affordability of the public purse. Effective operations should also apply to Government and government departments, to facilitate value for money and to ensure such money […]
Persons of honesty, morality, integrity and seekers of wisdom: motivated by selfless service, to improve the lives of others, these are the type of persons that assist in creating good government. Perhaps less generous salary and perks could be conductive to attracting more altruistic persons to government?
Politics without principles. Riches without work. Commerce without morality. Education without character. Pleasure without conscience. Science without humanity. – Mahatma Gandhi –