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| FROM THE OFFICE OF HRM JOSE IZZAGUERRA |
| OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF THE ROYAL PALACE REGARDING THE RENEWED GOVERNMENTAL REJECTION OF THE PROPOSED PARLIAMENTARY SYSTEM |
| In late September, a motion was made in our Senate to debate and establish whether or not Eslo should trade its congressional system for that of a parliamentary system. The Royal Palace, following its mandate to remain as a non-intervenor in the affairs of the legislative branch, issues this statement now that the debate has been conpleted. The Republic of Eslo is founded on the principles that guide its name: REPUBLIC. The Executive power is happy that the Senate of Eslo has chosen to reject the form of government put forth by Senator Mateos. Eslo is, and will continue to be, a nation that legislates on the delegate system. The attempt to move this system to a trustee system is inpractical in all senses of the concept. We cannot ignore the voters of Eslo. In a parliamentary system, members of the assembly are made to vote along party lines, regardless of the interests of their contituents. The parliamentary system makes it possible for a head of government to be unelected. This is because the head of government would be the leader of the party that holds the most seats in the assembly. The Royal Executive Power of Eslo, an elected authority, cannot accept a system in which the head of government receives instructions from the caucus of a party. Moreover, the reforms proposed by Senator Mateos would make the government pay the Senators, despite the fact that they follow the instructions of a political party. Presently, I am proud to say that Eslonians can write their Senator. The Senator is obligated, by law, to be responsible to his constituents. The will of the people is expressed through their representative, independently of his own views. In the rejected proposal, there is also an official opposition. The legally binding role of the opposition is to oppose everything, in its entirety, that the government does. How can there be progress this way? How can effective laws get passed when two parties oppose each other and, by osmosis, refuse to compromise votes? The answer is that a parliamentary system is not only antidemocratic, but rather silly. Of course, the idea is that by complicating every issue put before an assembly, a solution will be reached. Perhaps this is why macronations with parliamentary systems have, in general, more annoying red tape than do those with real direct democracies. Today in Eslo, Eslonians can enjoy an equally responsible executive branch that focuses on the duties of the executive. In a parliamentary system, ministers are made to sit in the assembly, legislating, rather than executing and specializing in their ministerial area. The current system allows for a strong network of specialists by ministry. A parliamentary system would allow for politicians and inexperienced "friends" to be named ministers. As grassroots as it may seem, Eslo enjoys a truly pure form of democracy. It is sad that many parts of the world are subject to dictatorship. However, the Royal Palace is confident, that with globalization, people will become individually enlightened, leading their societies to greater political activism, which will inevitable result in the affirmation of democratic values. Once again, the executive affirms its satisfaction with the Senate and expresses its gratitude to all the citizens that refused to give up their right to voice. |