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Ten Steps for Radical Revolution in USA

Sun, 06/24/2012 - 16:12 — Dave Culver
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  • “I am convinced that if we are to get on the right side of the world revolution, we as a nation must undergo a radical revolution of values.”  --Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  1967
  • "If those in government and those in power do not help the people do what is right, people seeking change must together exercise our human rights and bring about these changes directly." --Bill Quigley

Bill Quigley, Catholic Worker Commentary

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One.  Human rights must be taken absolutely seriously. Every single person is entitled to dignity and human rights.  No application needed.  No exclusions at all.  This is our highest priority.

Two.  We must radically reinvent contemporary democracy.  Current systems are deeply corrupt and not responsive to the needs of people.   Representatives chosen by money and influence govern by money and influence.  This is unacceptable.  Direct democracy by the people is now technologically possible and should be the rule.  Communities must be protected whenever they advocate for self-determination, self-development and human rights.  Dissent is essential to democracy; we pledge to help it flourish.

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