There's a post over at a friend of mine's blog about strategic voting -- when it works and when it doesn't. It's a good post and something to ponder in these days of faux democracy that we live in.
Meanwhile, got an email from Fair Vote Canada asking me to read their open letter to strategic voters and vote swappers. It's a good reminder that there is the possibility for a better system, if we can get enough people to agree on it.
Here's the letter. Have a read.
Me, I'm a whole-hearted supporter of Proportional Representation myself. Makes sense in a multi-party system and it really isn't that hard to implement.
If you are a supporter and haven't signed the petition calling for proportional representation, here's where to go.
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
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And enter our contest!
In the last election, more than 7.5 million voters cast their votes for candidates who did not get elected, and ended up "represented" by people they voted against.
Fair Vote Canada is holding a contest. www.OrphanVoters.ca
How many votes will be wasted this time? Your guess could win you cash prizes!
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