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FlamesAddiction · 10-21-2015, 09:17 AM

I don't like proportional representation. It assumes that a country is homogenous. The needs of the people in a country as large as Canada are shaped by geography and resources. Proportional representation only works well in small, less diverse countries. A proportional system will be the worst thing to happen to federalism as smaller special interest parties will pop up representing every regional interest.

Ranked balloting is ok, but not ideal. What you will usually end up with is not the candidate that throws it all on the line to be the best, but rather the ones that do just enough to "not lose".

I don't know what the solution is for people who don't like the FPTP system, unless you tear it all down and make Canada a republic (or a federation of republics). That would take an all out revolution though.

10-21-2015, 09:17 AM	#7
FlamesAddiction Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Vancouver Exp:	I don't like proportional representation. It assumes that a country is homogenous. The needs of the people in a country as large as Canada are shaped by geography and resources. Proportional representation only works well in small, less diverse countries. A proportional system will be the worst thing to happen to federalism as smaller special interest parties will pop up representing every regional interest. Ranked balloting is ok, but not ideal. What you will usually end up with is not the candidate that throws it all on the line to be the best, but rather the ones that do just enough to "not lose". I don't know what the solution is for people who don't like the FPTP system, unless you tear it all down and make Canada a republic (or a federation of republics). That would take an all out revolution though. __________________ "A pessimist thinks things can't get any worse. An optimist knows they can." Last edited by FlamesAddiction; 10-21-2015 at 09:19 AM.