The problem with a proportional vote (as it applies in Canadian government, anyway) is that it can hold an entire country hostage to the current ideals of the most populated region. In our case, Ontario is the most populated province, and therefore has the most parliament members. In a majority government, the will of the rest of the country is sublimated to the party line. Canada was held in a Conservative stranglehold for years because of our proportional vote. It was only after a major crisis in government (and votes of non-confidence) that we were able to see radical change.
Even so, lasting positive change comes slowly, if at all.
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Date: 2008-09-24 05:51 pm (UTC)Even so, lasting positive change comes slowly, if at all.
Would you do away with the electoral college?