Why the Etchmiadzin-government crisis matters to all of us
Most functioning societies are built like a pyramid. The vast majority of people reside at the base, and as you move upward, fewer individuals hold increasingly concentrated power. This is essentially true, regardless of the governing model. The fundamental difference between an autocratic system and a representative democracy is that, in the former, power is inherited or seized, while in the latter, it is enabled by the people.
In a democracy, the base of the pyramid allocates some of its natural freedom to a governing body in exchange for security and stability. In return, citizens agree to function within a structure of laws. When a majority of people feel that this contract has been altered, they may redefine it — a process we call an election.
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Well written as usual Mr. Piligian. Some of us are so far down the hierarchical pyramid we have no idea what is really going on and only see headlines and quick postings on social media. Where can we go for a reasoned, objective overview of the situation. We want to know, to be aware but don’t know where to look – there are so so many postings for both sides – how do we figure out what is the story?