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To: Hawkmoon who wrote (51924)	7/30/2004 4:31:24 PM
From: Maurice Winn	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74559

<She used to fight me quite a bit on the definition of a legitimate government, even if non-democratic. She felt that all that was required was recognition by the international community (UN), whereas I believe TRUE legitimacy can only be derived from the population acting via free and fair elections.> I can see some merit in Zonder's idea, but not with the current structure of the UN. I'd like to see a NUN with elected officials so We the Sheeple can turf the rogues out. For example, a legitimate government could be a post NUN invasion government, which is unelected, such as the current Iraqi government. But in general, I can't imagine how a legitimate government could be accepted if it's not by way of a vote. The other means of forming a government are too icky for my liking. A NUN would have to be elected for example. The current WWII Victors Club is no way to run a railroad, though it's better than all-out dog-eat-dog Arabian Nights shifting alliances and conspiracies. Mqurice