What are the ways we could take over (or abolish) government? Many! In Iceland (see earlier related post) friends initiated a process that might appeal to many: let's bring a randomly chosen 1500 people to debate the main values of society and let's facilite consensus about these values.
Impossible some might think.
Very doable in fact, and applicable to many other localities/ contexts.
"Integrity is the value (...) considered most important for society. Equal rights, respect and justice follow. Next are love, responsibility, freedom, sustainability and democracy. The family, equality and trust are also high priorities."
For more info:
In Iceland, Trying to Reprogram Government
http://ohmygov.com/blogs/general_news/archive/2009/11/13/in-iceland-tryi...
Tired of Waiting, Icelanders Gather to Create a Roadmap for the Future
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alda-sigmundsdottir/tired-of-waiting-icela...
A rundown of the Assembly results
http://icelandweatherreport.com/2009/11/a-rundown-of-the-assembly-result...
Official website:
http://thjodfundur2009.is/
