Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Referendum Ontario

Referendum Ontario

I plan to vote "No" on the MMP referendum, for the following reasons:

1. I don't like the hybrid -- either stay FPTP or go true rep. by pop.;
2. Once I heard the "affirmative action" spin, I'd pretty well heard enough;
3. It's not clear to me to whom the list candidates will be accountable;
4. It seems like a cool way for premiers to reward their cronies;
5. The FPTP ("Westmister") system may not be perfect, but neither is the Italian...