The Swiss cantonal system: A Model Democracy« Thread Started on Jul 6, 2007, 11:05am » --------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Swiss cantonal system: A Model DemocracyThu, 2007-07-05 02:06 By Frances Kendallread at source> http://www.asiantribune.com/index.php?q=node/6401The concepts of devolution of power, local autonomy, and participatory democracy have produced the world's most peaceful and prosperous country. Of course, Switzerland, with its compulsory military service, state controlled monetary system, railroad and telephone services, and taxation, is not a pure libertarian society – but for those interested in reining in out-of-control governments in other parts of the world, there are large parts of the Swiss cantonal system that are worthy of emulation.