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Do we need the approval of fools to correct the planet?

Intelligence must play a stronger role in world affairs. The non-aggressive few who can see past the delusions and discuss the world as it is, as well as how it might improve.

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    Pabitra Mukhopadhyay 30+

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    Mar 2 2013: But intelligence is not democratic. A majority decision is not necessarily the wisest. How do you reconcile that?
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      David Hubbard

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      Mar 5 2013: Intelligence is in all people.

      Do the people have the intelligence to rule them selves and make their own decisions? I suggest they do and they would be far more wise than any individual representative.
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        Pabitra Mukhopadhyay 30+

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        Mar 5 2013: Why did Socrates die, do you think?
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          David Hubbard

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          Mar 5 2013: It was decided by a jury. Do you think that all people, working together can make a better world?

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        Pabitra Mukhopadhyay 30+

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        Mar 5 2013: Yes but so long as they don't form something such as a state and transfer their good intent on it.

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