Change is possible, and given the human propensity for freedom, there is also hope. Though we always hail democracy as the best form of governance, we have also realized that democracy will be meaningful only when power is shared by everyone. Majority of our leaders were more interested in sharing and shaping of power which the ”real politic” demands and neither invested time nor mobilized resources for rejuvenating the dormant local bodies.
Where the governments of the world is populated by the rich and powerful, the only way that the average person can take control of his/her life is to actively participate as a representative, but in such a way so that no representative can be bought and sold. Is it possible to have an inclusive system where everyone takes part in the future of his/her country? What would a country look like that has representatives who are serving mandatorily for one year, with no central government, where the good of the people take priority over getting reelected? Would human characteristics come to play in such a system? Is it possible to curb the inherent quest of individuals who want to rule with absolute power and treat others as subjects? The answer to all of these questions is a resounding “YES,” and I call it The Kourosh’s System after the Cyrus the Great’s real name, Kourosh, through establishing local House of Assembly (HOA). It is important to understand Kourosh’s governance style and why a system is needed to be in place even when there is a benevolent king in power