A Country's Independence
Would you say a country only gains true independence when it has sole power over its constitution?
The Jovian Moons
28-03-2006, 02:45
I say a country is independent when it sets a day to set off explsoives. This makes Iraq the most independent country in the world. (I couldn't resist)
Mikesburg
28-03-2006, 03:00
Would you say a country only gains true independence when it has sole power over its constitution?
I'd say it's all rhetorical. If the country's government can make all of its own decisions without the 'say-so' of another country, they are effectively independent.
Ladamesansmerci
28-03-2006, 03:02
I would agree with the OP, because i have trouble imagining a country as truly independent when they have to go to their "mother country" for permission any time they need to change their constitution.
Mikesburg
28-03-2006, 03:32
I would agree with the OP, because i have trouble imagining a country as truly independent when they have to go to their "mother country" for permission any time they need to change their constitution.
Meh. It's all a show, like the whole 'doorknocker' position in Parliament (sorry, can't think of the actual title). If we take Canada for instance, if the Royals or the Governor General actually tried to block any laws that were passed, they would quickly find the trappings of 'Monarchy' gone.
It's like marrying someone; you might 'formally' ask for permission (from the father of the bride), but you don't really have to.
Von Witzleben
28-03-2006, 03:34
Would you say a country only gains true independence when it has sole power over its constitution?
It has true independence when the white father in DC says so. Untill he changes his mind.
I would agree with the OP, because i have trouble imagining a country as truly independent when they have to go to their "mother country" for permission any time they need to change their constitution.
What is there to agree with? I merely posed a question? :p
Kroisistan
28-03-2006, 03:48
A country is independent when it has the power to make it's own decisions. However if an independent country chooses to limit its power to make its own decisions (ala UN or EU) they're still independent - after all they made the agreement of their own free will.