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An unyielding, headstrong, pertinacious idealist Feb 01, 2012
By H. Peter Nennhaus
Garry Davis has left his mark on the history of efforts to create a world government. His idealistic goal, that of eliminating wars forever by the creation of global, enforceable laws under the administration of a world government, has been dreamed of for centuries and been pursued extensively since WW II. His role in this movement has been remarkable and no review of it can ignore his endeavors and the clear-cut logic of this concept. This book, reprinted in 2003 from a 1984 original, recalls his work through the decades as well as his sufferings and tribulations. He is a true, idealistic pioneer and deserves honor and praise for it. Yet, this book is disappointing in various ways. For those already subscribing to this glorious, future project there is nothing new. There is no description how to implement it, no attempt at outlining a possible world constitution, no investigation of the possible reasons why the idea has not caught on in world opinion, and no comparison with concurrent ideas of other pioneers in this realm. Instead we read about doubtful philosophic musings and there is no end to his frustrated, fretful, and sometimes contemptuous judgments about present day nation-states and their authorities. It is a tiresome text to read until one is relieved to enjoy his escapades against the immigration laws of various nations. That, however, contributes nothing to the topic of world peace and instead reminds the reader not ever to renounce one's citizenship and to become a stateless person. Garry Davis would have had a much easier time of it, had he not decided to become a person without a country. That was a fateful event, for it turned an idealistic, good-natured person into a forever querulous, spiteful and bullheaded outsider.
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