[Campaignforrealdemocracy] Statement about Economics & Real Democracy

[Mark Barrett]

Hi Robin

I like the idea you've put forward, of doing a statement that even a child
can understand. With justice in this context aren't we talking about the
ideal of "economic democracy" ?

Democratic justice being about equal rights to share
in power, including political-economic power..

About wealth: isn't the earth and its various resources, including the
people who inhabit it and their productions the primary human treasury? In
my view these real resources should be conserved, and wherever
possible used appropriately ie to the furtherance of equality, justice,
ecological stewardship and spiritual well being. Of course individual
endeavour must be rewarded, but also, somehow, the benefits of humanity's
collective work, and the basic value of the whole earth should be shared
equally as a basic starting point.

And isn't that where LVT comes in?

As Winstanley put it, better than almost anyone "the earth is a common
treasury for all". [Or, "the meek shall inherit the earth"] ;

Are we both talking about the commonwealth?  I am just guessing, am no
expert.

How would others describe wealth? Robin, what is your answer or statement
regarding (1)?

Cheers, Mark
PS I will forward this discussion to the Project 2011 list to see what
others come up with.
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2009/8/4 Robin Smith <robinsmith3 at googlemail.com>

> Certainly can. Though myself I'm looking for a "just" society first
> and foremost.
>
> 1) On Economics: The nature of wealth and how it is produced and
> distributed, for all. Economic justice
>
> 2) On Land Value: This is a subset of economic justice. This is very
> simple once we have agreed on 1)
>
> Shall we start by defining what we mean by "wealth"? I'd like to hear
> what you all have to say about that?
>
> Brgds
>
> 2009/8/4 Mark Barrett <marknbarrett at googlemail.com>:
>  > Dear Robin
> >
> > Please can we start drafting a statement about economics and land value,
> > here, as you see it, in relation to how this will make for a really
> > democratic society?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Mark
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