Since democracy is accepted as being as government by the people, I got quite a laugh reading a letter to the editor by the Honorary counsel to Switzerland, Peter Bangater, claiming that Switzerland had the oldest democracy in the world.
And heartily did I laugh since Swiss women only got the vote in 1971, 27 years after women in little Jamaica. But on the other hand, if you do not consider women to be people, then I guess you can boast about having a well established democracy!
I write from the heart, whether it is about topical issues or my many treks all over the world. I enjoy sharing my thoughts and experiences with readers and getting valuable feedback.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Democracy in Switzerland
Joan Williams BSc, is a retired radio talk show host who was educated in Canada, USA and Jamaica. She has traveled extensively in the USA, Africa, Europe, Asia, Latin American and the Caribbean
and enjoys blogging about her travels.
She has written several books which are available in paperback and ebook format at Amazon.com.
Her autobiography is entitled "Looking back...... the struggle to preserve our freedoms." (Now an audiobook at Audible).
Apart from writing and travelling, Joan is a committed grandmother, hiker, cyclist and outdoor lover.
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