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Originally Posted by Slava
We know were going to get a bunch of party hacks. Its indecent, but its the way the system works and most people accept that somewhat begrudgingly. So here's where I have an issue. We had a federal election about 7 months ago. Members of all stripes lost that day in various ridings across the country; for one reason or another they were not selected by the people to represent them. Now within that period some of those same people are given jobs as senators, despite people voting for someone else. How can you not see the obvious contradiction here? He wants an elected senate because its democratic and then appoints senators who were just defeated. Its ridiculous.
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Your opinion lacks logic; it certainly is no more democratic to appoint someone who refused to face an election that to appoint someone who lost an election.
In fact, there is definately some merit to the consideration that facing public scrutiny during an election process indicates a willingness for public service.
The whole Senate sucks, I agree, but your position lacks any real cohesion.