http://www.newamerica.net/blog/topics/university-zurich The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.newamerica.net/blog/blockbuster-democracy/2008/stat-day-true-citizen-legislator-7505 <p>We've reached the final hours of this global conference of journalists, academics and others interested in gobal direct democracy. Today has focused on the European Union, a subject so mind-numbing that this American can't wait to get home and watch some playoff baseball.</p> <p>One great statistic came out of today's talks, courtesy of Gabriela Felder, a University of Zurich political scientist: an 80-year-old Swiss man, living his life in Zurich, will have voted on 1,800 referenda and initiatives in his lifetime.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.newamerica.net/blog/blockbuster-democracy/2008/stat-day-true-citizen-legislator-7505#comments Blockbuster Democracy Ballot Initiative Gabriela Felder Referendum University of Zurich Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:00:00 -0400 Joe Mathews 7505 at http://www.newamerica.net/blog