Namasakara Venerable,
Thank you for these insightful lessons. I am waiting for more.
One aspect of 'law making' in (so-called Western) democracy is 'non-permanency' -- laws can be changed to fit (award or penalise any) behaviour. For example: a corrupt government can even be indemnified by law making. In sum, laws can be made to fit rulers' whim.
In contrast, the Vinaya has been fixed and written down. Only interpretations of the Vinaya may vary in different circumstances. There is no need for law-makers. There is only need for law-interpreters and recording of applications.
The permanency of the law promotes law-abiding behaviour and culture, a sense of fraternity and equality (as every one is sharing and receiving the same law -- no class privileges).
Do we need to make more laws for Buddhist governance?