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Replies to Derek and Jesse

Derek

The book of Leviticus 19:15 says, “You shall do no injustice in judgment; you shall not be partial to the poor nor defer to the great, but you are to judge your neighbor fairly.” I think this verse supports the point you make. This verse also establishes the ideal that administrators - those who rule over and make decisions for the people - are to serve the people with the highest degree of justice and equity. This means that they are to treat all people equally, without favoritism or bias. In a society that is often plagued by corruption and bribery, this ideal is particularly important. If those in positions of power would seek to serve the people fairly and justly, it would go a long way toward making the world a better place.

Now from the perspective of how this verse applies to e-government and its benefits, I would say that, indeed, over the past few years, there has been a growing trend towards e-government (Silcock, 2001). This term refers to the use of electronic channels to deliver government services, information and transactions. There are many potential benefits of e-government, including improved efficiency, increased transparency and greater citizen engagement. For example, online government services can save time and money by reducing the need for paper-based transactions. In addition, e-government portals can provide citizens with easy access to information about government programs and services. Finally, e-government initiatives can help to engage citizens in the democratic process by allowing them to participate in online consultation and voting (Schelin, 2007). In sum, e-government has the potential to improve the way that governments operate and interact with their citizens. For these reasons, I would say that if we were to apply Leviticus 19:15 to public administration in the digital age, there’s no reason not to implement e-government.