FPTP vs MMP

[phiscock-g851W1bGYuGnS0EtXVNi6w at public.gmane.org]

> My concern runs is that an unpopular governing party could remain in
> power by vastly increasing it's plurality in its traditionally 'safe'
> seats.

But then they have to work with the other parties to form a coalition that
can govern, which is the norm with minority governments. So, right or
left, they may have to compromise their agenda to some extent to obtain
support from another party. I would say that compromise is generally a
Good Thing. And my understanding is that progressive legislation often
occurs under minority governments.

To some extent, it's a case of a heirarchical structure (the current
system) or a collaborative structure. Collaboration has generally worked
well for FOSS, maybe this is an opportunity to apply it in the political
sphere.

-- 
Peter Hiscocks
Syscomp Electronic Design Limited, Toronto
http://www.syscompdesign.com
USB Oscilloscope and Waveform Generator
647-839-0325

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