Minggu, 22 April 2012

Prior to Switzerland,


 Prior to Switzerland, my understanding of democracy is only two. Namely, Westminster-style parliamentary system in Britain or the United States presidential system. But, now I need a correction because there is no system of direct democracy or direct democracy a la Switzerland.

Indeed, when I arrived in Switzerland in


 Indeed, when I arrived in Switzerland in March, as a former journalist and member of Parliament, my attention was immediately drawn to the issue of political system in Switzerland, especially the parliament. Of course this is related to all kinds of hustle and bustle in the House. Including, the proposal is rather strange: constituency funds requested Rp 15 billion per member.