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HAIFA, Israel -- In a world where democratic elections are valued in principle but strained in practice, the electoral process used by the worldwide Baha'i community suggests a distinctive alternative.
Those who have studied the Baha'i system say its features are unlike anything in common use--but are nevertheless manifestly democratic, transparent, and representative. Distinctive aspects of Baha'i elections include:
* No nominations. Instead, the entire adult community is eligible for office, giving electors ultimate freedom of choice.
* No campaigning. As such, money, negative advertising, and ego are entirely absent from the process.
* No parties. Instead, the emphasis on choosing qualified people, not making promises or linking to a platform.
Taken all together, these and other features, combine to create a system that is "eminently democratic--indeed more so than any other system in...
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