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Nehkara · 11-26-2008, 09:06 PM

I disagree. This money is dependent on votes, so it is very legitimate. The number of votes * $1.95 = the amount of money.

Only parties able to campaign effectively enough to get people to vote for them get any money.

As I see it, this is a big problem because it doesn't let people vote for who they want... they get to vote for who has the most money because now smaller parties will likely be unable to field a full slate of candidates.

Also, it just so happens that the Conservatives are by far the party that receives the most amount of money from fundraising and private donations.

I see it as Harper setting himself up to win a majority by crippling the other parties ability to compete.

/end rant.

11-26-2008, 09:06 PM	#6
Nehkara Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Exp:	I disagree. This money is dependent on votes, so it is very legitimate. The number of votes * $1.95 = the amount of money. Only parties able to campaign effectively enough to get people to vote for them get any money. As I see it, this is a big problem because it doesn't let people vote for who they want... they get to vote for who has the most money because now smaller parties will likely be unable to field a full slate of candidates. Also, it just so happens that the Conservatives are by far the party that receives the most amount of money from fundraising and private donations. I see it as Harper setting himself up to win a majority by crippling the other parties ability to compete. /end rant. __________________ Huge thanks to Dion for the signature!