The last word on MMP?

[Ivan Avery Frey]

Christopher Browne wrote:
> On 10/12/07, Evan Leibovitch <evan-ieNeDk6JonTYtjvyW6yDsg at public.gmane.org> wrote:
>> http://www.thestar.com/article/266148
>>
>> Interestingly, both the Star and the Globe recommended rejection of MMP
>> -- flying in the face of excuses that the defeat should be blamed on
>> confusion or ignorance.
> 
> There was an article in the Star today that pointed to the fact that
> based on the voting patterns in this election, had we had MMP, the
> biggest winner, by far, would have been the Progressive Conservatives.
> 
> So yeah, with MMP, we might have a couple Green MPPs that we don't
> have.  The Conservatives would have gained several times that many
> seats.

The Conservatives deserve to have fair representation in the legislature.
> 
> Anyone that thought that MMP would be a "bonanza" for left-leaning
> representation, and therefore a "good thing," should think twice.

Hmmm, although I am left wing I have a commitment to democracy. I was in 
favor of MMP because I think it favoured democracy (witness the recent 
election in Newfoundland) not because it would be a "bonanza" for 
left-leaning representation.

Ivan.

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