Understanding the terms
People power: The
natural right of the people to oversee the management of the nations
affairs.
Direct Democracy: Binding
Citizens Initiated Referenda (BCIR)
Real democracy: When
the people are the final authority. The people are sovereign, not
their elected government.
Representative democracy: The
election of a body of representatives – parliament.
Full democracy: When
BCIR, followed by parliamentary reform and other changes, mandated
by the people, create a society where everyone is truly free to
pursue their own interests and accept the duties of responsible
citizenship.
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For Real Democacy (4RD) is
an incorporated, non-profit society, With an elected steering
committee.
It is subject to annual audit.
It is entirely non-partisan with no party political bias,
religious affiliations or hidden agendas. Its only interest is the
protection and promotion of real democracy.
All monies raised through the sale of the purple decals and
other items is done on a cost recovery and donation basis.
Your donations will be used to:
- Spread the people power message
- Help create sufficient pressure to require our government
to enact BCIR.
Contact us:
4RD Incorp. Society
address: 137 Lodder Lane, Riwaka, RD3 Motueka, 7198, New Zealand.
"Donations
welcome"
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