On The Division of Powers. [Keywords: separation of powers, Magna Carta, Patriot Act (USA), Queensland Anti-Gang Legislation (Australia), legislature, judiciary, executive branch (USA), checks and balances...] King Jack was so Kingly he could do, think or say anything he wanted and the people rarely complained. After all, a King is a King so naturally the people expected him to do whatever he wanted, whenever he wanted. Kings like Jack usually wanted more of everything: power, money, property … anything that they happened to want was considered to be their birthright. But Kings dont get the things they want from the sky, they get them from their subjects. The only thing stopping them from taking more is that they need the people to have enough so they can keep on producing more taxable wealth, more food, more soldiers and more properties for the Kings Kingdom. It is a Kingly arrangement. As the King made up a new rules, his soldiers made sure the people respected and obeyed them. Furthermore, his courts were compelled to make sure that the Kings wrath was fully expressed in their judgements, that all the people knew the severity of his punishments and that, as King, he could adjust the laws, his enforcement powers and his punishments at will.After all, he was the King and the law is the property of the king, not the people. Kingdoms are not democracies. So there were few complaints. King Jack became a little bored with his Kingdom so he decided to take a holiday in a distant land. It was a refreshing holiday, so refreshing that upon his return the king looked down from a high tower in his palace and could not help but notice how dull his villages and his subjects were by comparison with those in that distant Kingdom of his recent holiday. He turned to his chief advisor and asked why it was so. His advisor had an opinion on the matter but he was reluctant to share it for fear of bringing the Kings wrath down on his head. But the King, being King, demanded an answer. Why are my villages dingy and and my people no pleasure to me? The chief advisor took a deep breath and spoke as positively and politely as possible. Your majesty. You are the King. You have all power in your hands. Your slightest wish bares the gravity of heavens most serious command. Your softest grumble bares all the threats of the terrors of hell. You are the King. All power is in your hands. All your subjects listen to you, obey you, fear your wrath, and submit to your enforcements. Your courts faithfully express your will and dispense your justice. You are, after all, the King, and, as you expect, you are to be feared and obeyed! Behold your villages and your subjects, the works of your hands. This is your Kingdom! Quite right, said the King with a smile. I am the King! The chief advisor sat silently. Suddenly, the Kings expression changed. But you have not answered my question. I asked you, Why are my villages dingy and my people no pleasure to me? But Your majesty, I have answered your question. How so? Explain it to me or you will be Shepherds Pie by noon. Why are my villages dingy and and my people no pleasure to me? Sir, you are the King and all power is in your hands, therefore you are to be feared and obeyed by all. Sir, look down again on your villages and tell me, what do you see? I see miserable villages and ugly spirits. Now tell me what do you see? I see just as you see. I see villagers who fear and obey the King who has all power in his hands. And so it should be. Then why are you concerned? You have what you want. These are the fruits of your reign. All power is in your hands. Your word is law. Your law is as you wish it to be, and as you cause it to be applied from moment to moment. You are the King! Your soldiers enforce as you command. Your courts speak your mind. You are the King and all power is in your hands. Congratulations, your majesty. You have not failed in your mission. These are your villages and these are your subjects. It is just as you have made it. JDC. Nov. 21st 2013.
Posted on: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 17:31:47 +0000
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