In this day of mounting, international discussions and even revolutions about Democracy, it is refreshing to see true Direct Democracy being employed more and more often, that is - via citizen approved referendums.
Even in tiny Malta is it about to consider an important issue by a referendum.
This is over the rather important question of - Divorce.
It is currently only one of two countries that does not allow divorce. The other is apparently The Philippines.
Both are strong Roman Catholic countries which have resisted this now unfortunately common manner of concluding a marriage.
The referendum was introduced by the government - not petitioned by the people, but the principle does follow - the people are being asked to decide an issue.
Is divorce to be allowable after a four year separation? That seems to be the form of the question, according to a recent article in the National Post newspaper.
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