Just like we need one head in a family ,why do we not have one global leader ?

Question

So there is no fight for POWER-there is global harmony and scientists need not work toward making bombs- instead make life easier for all through inventions -or I think we were better off during the harappa mohenjodaro era at men did not fight like today and we never tried destoying others and self.
I wish we diverted our minds toward global understanding,brotherhood,then we would not have to ponder on questions about terrorism!

Answer 1

What you are thinking is fine in the abstract, but there is a huge gap between the abstract and reality.

You could start with something as simple as this question: which language would be spoken? English? Russian? Arabic?
What about those for whom it would require learning a language other than the one they've used all their life? And that's only ONE detail that would have to be worked out!

Alas, people aren't perfect. Just as there are arguments in families, do you really think that a world government could ensure peace?

Finally, there is the character of the leader as well. There is a maxim that power corrupts, and absolute power (which is what this individual would almost have to have) corrupts absolutely.

In a nutshell, I seriously doubt that there are many nations willing to give up their own sovereignty for such a plan. As I said, people aren't perfect, and neither are they perfectible--at least not on this plane of existence.

Answer 2

Fine in theory - but be clear. An effective global leader will only be produced by global conquest. Even if a leader takes his country to conquering the earth, and is brutal enough to let his troops establish peace by massacring any dissident population (the Roman method - it worked) one would still be left with the problem of succession. That was a major difficulty for the Roman Empire when it ruled most of the then known world in the west, and for The Chinese when their Empire ruled most of the then known world in the East. Both Romans and Chinese finally settled on similar solutions - figurehead hereditary Emperors and powerful executive ministers. Japan and the Ottoman Empire also went that route. The advantage was that it reduced political rivalry to "Palace" politics rather than civil war. Any civil violence was suppressed by the Imperial Govt.. Such systems usually suffer from lack of enterprise and innovation. But that is what a one-world global empire would probably end up as.

Answer 3

Hello sir,
I would like to answer u practically. We people find hard to move cordially with people at home when placed in a joint family. Though certain things agree bcoz of the same blood or by heredity it runs smoothly to some extent.

We also disagree to elect a common person as our political leader and it results in several deaths too.

But the people of the same nation come together when there is a massive struct across the nation.

It rings across the globe only if a huge destruction happens such as Tsunami. So it could be possible only if we try to look at each other with brotherly heart.

Moreover the nationwise conflicts also needs to be uprooted to pave a way for your suggestion. Really it would be nice if entire globe is under a single roof. But hard to achieve.

I salute ur social feeling. Pass the same feeling to all.

Answer 4

Because, if this superman leader decides to go for personal gain at the expense of his subjects, which history shows he will undoubtably do so, I wouldn't want to be around. Also if this governemnt because corrupt and attempts to crush my rights, I want some place to flee to, but if there is only one country where can I hide? Despite the problems of warfare and the like, petty nations are best because you can flee them if you need to, and they can't do much damage by themselves. THINK don't led idealism and fantasy cloud your intellect, don't let emotions cloud your thinking; too much of that led to the Holocaust for heavens sake.

Answer 5

That's too much like a dictatorship. Besides, a family needs to be a Partnership. We need more world Partnership.

Answer 6

Have you any idea how big the globe is? How many languages? How many religions? How many time zones? get a grip on these facts then answer your own absurd question.

Answer 7

I agree. Of course it should be me as the leader because I can maker better, fairer judgments than anybody I know.

Answer 8

Wow, you just described the anti-Christ (from a Christian perspective).

When it happens, watch out! What the last guy said is what will most certainly transpire.

Answer 9

Utopian idealism. Supposedly we have one - the president of the UN Assembly. However, he is as about as lethal as a de-clawed, toothless, arthritic tom cat.