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Rifleman · 12-04-2008, 01:14 PM

This is one process of the Canadian political system that I have never agreed with, even when I had first heard of it in Social Studies.

Why do we have it, and what is it good for? Yes, it's good for keeping the party in line, but I've always felt it was the responsibility of the MPs to vote what was their constituent's wishes.

Has there ever been an incident where someone said "screw this" and voted the way they felt they should?

12-04-2008, 01:14 PM	#1
Rifleman Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Apr 2006 Exp:	Party Whip....uhhg, What Is It Good For? This is one process of the Canadian political system that I have never agreed with, even when I had first heard of it in Social Studies. Why do we have it, and what is it good for? Yes, it's good for keeping the party in line, but I've always felt it was the responsibility of the MPs to vote what was their constituent's wishes. Has there ever been an incident where someone said "screw this" and voted the way they felt they should?