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==Definition==
* We are a post-ideological meritocracy. 
* Policy and decision-making must be based on evidence and scientific reasoning. 
* The approach that works best, or the person who does the best job, must be chosen over the alternatives. 
* Where possible, we avoid making decisions or selecting leaders based on tradition, popularity, authority or ideology. 

==Justification==
Hard work means reward. Those who put in effort should be those in charge. This will lead to capable leaders and a more diverse society. A more diverse society means a more equal one. 

== Discussion ==
California objected to this and asked for it to be updated to : 'We are a post-ideological values-based meritocracy. 
[http://masspirates.org/wiki/index.php?title=August_23rd,_2012_IRC_Meeting Mass Pirates Meeting]

The core value detail: Policy and decision-making must be based on evidence and scientific reasoning. 
was removed and replaced by  : We place all options on the table. 

The core value detail : The approach that works best, or the person who does the best job, must be chosen over the alternatives. 
was replaced by : We choose a specific approach because the available evidence shows that it is the best way to promote our values. 

The standing point is : We do not make decisions based merely on tradition, popularity, authority or political expediency. 


== See also ==
* [[PNC_9/19/12]]

== External Links ==

* http://masspirates.org/wiki/index.php?title=August_23rd,_2012_IRC_Meeting Mass Pirates Meeting
* http://www.calpirateparty.org/1/category/democracy/1.html
* referenced here http://www.philropost.com/2012/09/third-party-voting.html