Friday, October 27, 2006
Q#2: Even if all the members are independents, isn't it human nature to form groups going on to become parties opposing one another?
Ans: That's right. Human nature is like, as they say - 'birds of the same feather flock together'. But with the present day awareness about politicians, with tools like televising of proceedings of the house and instant communication, the independents will have to work in the best interests of everybody; any narrow-minded work would be counter-productive. The overall dynamics of the house counters the negative aspects of human nature.
Another thing is that the independents could still be affiliated to a political party, which however do not have a role within the elected house. Thus independents belonging to a particular party can function as a group, but still they have the option to take an independent line without fear of any negative consequences since they can build their individual reputation through well-considered actions. The political parties primary role would be reduced to facilitating intellectual discussion favouring a particular ideology. If it is beneficial then it will find favour with members of the house as well as the public/voters to whom they will be accountable.
Another thing is that the independents could still be affiliated to a political party, which however do not have a role within the elected house. Thus independents belonging to a particular party can function as a group, but still they have the option to take an independent line without fear of any negative consequences since they can build their individual reputation through well-considered actions. The political parties primary role would be reduced to facilitating intellectual discussion favouring a particular ideology. If it is beneficial then it will find favour with members of the house as well as the public/voters to whom they will be accountable.
