Well, my readers, let us get away from the more serious side of
things and look toward the future. In this case I would like to discuss
with you all on who should actually run the moon once colonization begins.
So let's begin.
The people of the moon: For our purposes, the moon should
remain neutral to all conflict on earth. Reason being is that from the
moon, any nation, or the colonists can attack the entire planet without limit.
Also, it will act as an outpost for humanities further expansion amongst
the stars. So a neutral government will be the best one, so as to
maintain peace. Further, people of all nations should be allowed to
colonize so that the varying interests of each group clash. This mimics
the whole ambition counter acting ambition established in America's own
constitution. Thus, the idea is to divide loyalties to the original home
nation, and make it all belong to the moon resident’s fellow colonists.
And then we arrive at our answer, a democracy, or sorts, will run the
moon. They will have a legislature to make laws, and a senate to approve
of them. Each settlement will be represented by population in the
legislature, and with one each in the senate. This ensures no one side
holds too much power. Let's face it, the moon will be a transportation
hub, and thus a central location for interstellar trade. So each
settlement, or even city for that matter needs a say in their survival and
prosperity.
Basic laws will be just that, basic.
So a central charter that outlines these laws and the rights everyone has
are a given. Basically, it will be something to rally behind. As
such, laws against murder, and establishing a court system to prosecute crimes
is a must. But also, adapting the charter to the characteristics of lunar
survival is a must also. Resources will be very tight, and thus some form
of distribution network for food, and resources may in fact be needed to be
either regulated or at the very least monitored for this to work. You
see, unfairness in resources could in fact drive people apart and thus
preventing that and maintaining unity is a must.
Why self-rule: So with just how the government
should run, you may be asking why not the United Nations, or a coalition
government between existing countries. Reason is because the countries
here will not be responsive to the needs of the colonists. They will use
the colony(s) for their own purposes which will either be for profit or
control. Survival of the lunar people is not a priority if they do not
provide what the host country(s) want. Also, the countries on Earth are
not as responsive to places that are far away. They cannot see a crisis
if there is one. So waiting on bureaucrats on Earth can cost lives, as
well as money. That is why the moon needs to govern itself.
Conclusion: The moon will be dependent on the
Earth initially to send it resources, but as time goes on with interstellar
trade increasing, the need of the Earth will dwindle. Thus, managing
this, and preventing being taken advantage of relies on a government that has
the moons interest at heart. Thus, self-rule is the only way for this to
work in my opinion and therefore prevent a repeat of past mistakes.
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