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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
Basically, the same thought process the Chretien Liberals had in the early 90s. "We can't fundraise as well as the other guys, so we'll take steps to cripple the other guys' ability to fundraise and then force the taxpayer to compensate us too!"
I don't entirely disagree, but that might tread too closely to restricting or stifling freedom of speech. Also, it would be a great way to ensure little parties or independent candidates never get off the ground. Great for the entrenched large parties though.
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As I was writing it I was thinking about how to deal with that problem.
you need a way to allow independents and new party's but without making it so any average Joe can go get 5k per riding when he runs. Maybe required more signatures to be nominated or give out $X per signature for new candidates.
The money angle in politics should be removed as much as possible.