Can Change of Names and Terminologies Bring Real Change……..?

By Smith

Whether we call it reform, restructure or change, it is not a new process rather a change of terminology and individuals within it. Isn’t it? In a time of change, especially, in our political system, won’t it be worthwhile to consider in a holistic manner through our conscience. Yes, neither as a victim of the situation, although, majority of us are victims nor as an opportunist to take advantage of the situation. The consequences of political, economical and social implications and/or situations either good or bad that are prevailing in the Maldives are the end result of our constitution and political system. We all are responsible depending on the extent of each and everyone’s transgression to constitution, professional commitments and personal obligations. Although, no human is infallible we have the conscience to determine who and who has transgressed beyond reasonable doubt in their duties and obligations. If a human cannot distinguish right from wrong using conscience, then we better not talk or discuss about it. Yes, it is two extremes - conscience and unconscious. Isn’t it?

While, most of the people were sincere in their hearts and minds to what they believe was contributing for the constitutions and political systems all these years, isn’t it of utmost importance to address the chronic issues that have led to such a disaster, disarray or at least discomfort. Of course, it is not a phenomenon prevailed in the political system of our beloved nation only but in many other nations too. If anybody or institution tries to use human influence strategies and tactics of how to get other people to do what an individual or institution wants, to work better, to be more motivated, to like that individual or institution including the members involved – while that individual or institution is fundamentally flawed, marked by duplicity and insincerity – then, in the long-run, that individual or institution cannot be successful. This kind of Personality Ethics will breed nothing but distrust and disloyalty – moreover it could be easily manipulated.

Whereas, Character Ethics, which are fundamental to success, taught all the mankind that there are some basic principles for higher effectiveness and we can only experience true success and enduring happiness as we learn and integrate these principles (not values) into an individual’s character or institution’s basic creed or philosophy.

Perhaps, it may be purposeful and meaningful to give a deep thought about the history, philosophy and practicality of the most advanced democracy. Although, Americans have achieved an outstanding status in the world influencing economically and politically throughout the entire world, a contemporary professor, Robert A. Dahl (Sterling Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Yale University and past president of the American Political Science Association and one of the most distinguished political sociologists writing today) has refused to accept the status of the American Constitution as a sacred text, and challenges the whole world to think critically about the origins of its political system and to consider the opportunities for creating a more democratic society.

Are we prepared to take all those negative implications that have been experienced by a strong country like America or would it be better if we learn the experience of America and lay a more solid and better foundation for a more sacred Constitution. Isn’t there only one way a Constitution can be truly sacred?

Has the world ever seen and experienced a better system in terms of any yardstick you choose than Civilization of Submission to Oneness of God, Almighty? Or is there a better way of standing and striving for freedom than submission to Oneness of God, Almighty, alone?

Yes, it is not the Name or Terminologies that can bring the real change but creating a system that could govern the most righteous characters in relation to Absolute Truth of God, Almighty. May God, Almighty, Bless us to do the Right Thing, the Right Way at the Right Time!