Opinion of the United Nations

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I don't think we're nearly ready for a global government.  Therefore I think something like the structure of the UN is best... though I think the UN takes things a little too far.

I'd basically like a loose collective of all nations that focus solely on global initiatives.  The body would not be used to advance or hinder any one nation's interests.  Instead, it would focus on international natural disasters (such as large tropical storms, etc), scientific development, and yes... would help the impoverished.. globally.  That includes the impoverished in rich nations as well.

The organization would draft their monetary needs to complete the agreed on tasks, and member nations would be asked to contribute based on their ability to pay.  Member nations who do not pay the share they are asked to pay would lose clout within the organization relative to the amount they didn't pay.  Paying more, however, would not give you more clout, so as to avoid turning the organization into $$ for power.

Of course there are a lot of flaws in that.. but flaws are good.  Humans are a flawed species and wee are way too diverse to have a uniform, perfectly functioning government.  So we should model the international organization on who we are, and not who we wish to be while enjoying a slice of apple pie up high in the sky.