education and democratic dialogue
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
The Best Of Bang Bros
The country is a growing political unrest associated with the polarization and constant diatribe between government supporters and those who oppose him. To some extent this conflict is part of the natural dynamic democracies, but also has very disturbing pathological aspects. In particular, concern is the climate of denial of the other which tends to be generalized and that plotting against the fundamental conditions for peace and integration into a community.
We assume as an example the peace of the complacent nor the stagnation. Venezuela requires deep socio-political transformations that can lead to tensions, which have to be seen border as milestones that should not be exceeded. Here there is the problem. This begins with the definition and implementation of a political project is in terms that imply the lack of a party to the conflict. Political pluralism is essential to democracy and is a recognition of the other's right to advocate ideas different from or contrary to ours. It is not simply the obligation to tolerate (or endure) the thoughts of others, but rather to understand that democracy thrives on the protection of ideological diversity.
Venezuela today in many dismiss the possibility of dialogue. Since the poles are saying that there are two opposing worldviews, conflicting and irresolvable existential prevailed, that is, to defeat the other. There could be agreements that go beyond the merely tactical or calculated, what truce in the midst of a struggle that can only end with victory. However, it is not difficult to find good reasons to doubt this diagnosis. Beyond the one-sidedness of speeches or actions and mutual disqualifications, it is possible to identify common denominators of the Venezuelan socio-political choices. The current Constitution is a reflection of these shared values.
Although there are many issues on which the various political forces may find convergences in the country have been closing the doors of dialogue. Sometimes it seems that each of the parties to the dispute would rather stay in their ideological bastion, supported higher density areas of the principles that animate their actions, to stay safe and in the rigidity of their positions. As outlined in contexts such means uncertainties honest dialogue and willingness to self-correction. However, the political space for the meeting are essential. The dialogue is mostly demanded by the population, as well as fulfilling a requirement of democratic pluralism. It is painful to see Venezuela plunged into civil strife. If we remember the Bible lesson and modify it to Solomon adapt to current circumstances, we would say that the nation is a spiritual patrimony common to the two sectors in conflict and that none is allowed to impose their vision dismember things. Honoring parenthood forces them to compromise on the one-sidedness of the aspirations and interests of each side in the interest of national welfare.
dialogue to make clear that we are talking about is not that of the warm or neutral. Nor do we intend to be. On the contrary, is a dialogue that is all the more urgent the greater the firmness or radical dissenting positions. This is because for a true democrat as important as the protection of his own convictions is the preservation the right of everyone to have their own and their invocation. Both in government ranks and in the opposition there are voices that have stressed the need to establish agreements but neither have been heard. Hopefully common sense is imposed and that all stakeholders, especially those with high public responsibilities, foster democratic dialogue, which must be oriented to solve specific problems faced by citizens and strengthen institutions. Dialogue must be promoted at all levels: between the leaders of political or social organizations and among social sectors. The more time that passes between the polarization and the disqualification more difficult the search for common ground. We are aware that the radicalization and the absolute separation between the political side can be perceived as useful in tactical or electoral terms by some of the contenders, but the story does not exonerate those who put partisan convenience over the best interests of the Republic.
For reflection ...
• According to an opinion survey prepared by the IVAD in May this year (Barometer Situation Management and Policy), 86.8% of respondents felt a need for dialogue in the country.
• The coincidence in beliefs or in the minds of Venezuelans tend to be socially transversal, since there are no major differences in attitudinal orientations of the population is living in poverty and that is not (See Luis Pedro Spain and other , Behind Poverty, Caracas, UCAB, 2004, pp. 175 et seq.).
• The Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela establishes a comprehensive framework for pluralistic coexistence, since neither established nor extreme capitalism or communism, but a democratic and social state of law and justice, which protects individual freedoms and promotes social justice.
· Messages ecclesiastical highly topical as the Document of Aparecida, 2007, underscore the significance of reconciliation and solidarity in Latin American societies: "The Church must encourage each village to build at home a house of brothers where everyone has a home to live and live with dignity. This vocation requires the joy of wanting to be and make a nation, a suggestive historical project of living together. " Jesus M.
Casal
Dean of the Catholic University Andrés Bello
We assume as an example the peace of the complacent nor the stagnation. Venezuela requires deep socio-political transformations that can lead to tensions, which have to be seen border as milestones that should not be exceeded. Here there is the problem. This begins with the definition and implementation of a political project is in terms that imply the lack of a party to the conflict. Political pluralism is essential to democracy and is a recognition of the other's right to advocate ideas different from or contrary to ours. It is not simply the obligation to tolerate (or endure) the thoughts of others, but rather to understand that democracy thrives on the protection of ideological diversity.
Venezuela today in many dismiss the possibility of dialogue. Since the poles are saying that there are two opposing worldviews, conflicting and irresolvable existential prevailed, that is, to defeat the other. There could be agreements that go beyond the merely tactical or calculated, what truce in the midst of a struggle that can only end with victory. However, it is not difficult to find good reasons to doubt this diagnosis. Beyond the one-sidedness of speeches or actions and mutual disqualifications, it is possible to identify common denominators of the Venezuelan socio-political choices. The current Constitution is a reflection of these shared values.
Although there are many issues on which the various political forces may find convergences in the country have been closing the doors of dialogue. Sometimes it seems that each of the parties to the dispute would rather stay in their ideological bastion, supported higher density areas of the principles that animate their actions, to stay safe and in the rigidity of their positions. As outlined in contexts such means uncertainties honest dialogue and willingness to self-correction. However, the political space for the meeting are essential. The dialogue is mostly demanded by the population, as well as fulfilling a requirement of democratic pluralism. It is painful to see Venezuela plunged into civil strife. If we remember the Bible lesson and modify it to Solomon adapt to current circumstances, we would say that the nation is a spiritual patrimony common to the two sectors in conflict and that none is allowed to impose their vision dismember things. Honoring parenthood forces them to compromise on the one-sidedness of the aspirations and interests of each side in the interest of national welfare.
dialogue to make clear that we are talking about is not that of the warm or neutral. Nor do we intend to be. On the contrary, is a dialogue that is all the more urgent the greater the firmness or radical dissenting positions. This is because for a true democrat as important as the protection of his own convictions is the preservation the right of everyone to have their own and their invocation. Both in government ranks and in the opposition there are voices that have stressed the need to establish agreements but neither have been heard. Hopefully common sense is imposed and that all stakeholders, especially those with high public responsibilities, foster democratic dialogue, which must be oriented to solve specific problems faced by citizens and strengthen institutions. Dialogue must be promoted at all levels: between the leaders of political or social organizations and among social sectors. The more time that passes between the polarization and the disqualification more difficult the search for common ground. We are aware that the radicalization and the absolute separation between the political side can be perceived as useful in tactical or electoral terms by some of the contenders, but the story does not exonerate those who put partisan convenience over the best interests of the Republic.
For reflection ...
• According to an opinion survey prepared by the IVAD in May this year (Barometer Situation Management and Policy), 86.8% of respondents felt a need for dialogue in the country.
• The coincidence in beliefs or in the minds of Venezuelans tend to be socially transversal, since there are no major differences in attitudinal orientations of the population is living in poverty and that is not (See Luis Pedro Spain and other , Behind Poverty, Caracas, UCAB, 2004, pp. 175 et seq.).
• The Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela establishes a comprehensive framework for pluralistic coexistence, since neither established nor extreme capitalism or communism, but a democratic and social state of law and justice, which protects individual freedoms and promotes social justice.
· Messages ecclesiastical highly topical as the Document of Aparecida, 2007, underscore the significance of reconciliation and solidarity in Latin American societies: "The Church must encourage each village to build at home a house of brothers where everyone has a home to live and live with dignity. This vocation requires the joy of wanting to be and make a nation, a suggestive historical project of living together. " Jesus M.
Casal
Dean of the Catholic University Andrés Bello
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