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Submission DIERS-0378 (Online)

Submission By Gary Diers
AddressArgenta, BC,
Organization
Date20040511
CategoryElectoral system change
Abstract
Please make it possible for me to fully participate in a true democracy.  On reviewing the options I find the New Zealand [MMP] model the most appealling.  This option would make it possible for myself and others like me to get involved. [1 page]

Submission Content
What an exciting opportunity for the people of B. C. to have a Citizen's Assembly!  This is certainly democracy at work and I thank you for your commitment to this process.
 
The topic of democracy itself has been on my mind for a very long time.  I have always been told that we live in a wonderful democracy but why then have I always felt entirely left out?  Occasionally I have voted but very discontentedly.  No one was close enough to representing my voice so that it was more an exercise in voting against someone  whom I really didn't want to be in government.
 
More recently I have found a party that truly reflects many of my values.  Being a relatively small party it is very difficult for anyone to get elected from that party.  Though I am supportive of the party I still don't get very involved in "democracy" because it is next to impossible to actually be represented in government.  Why bother?
 
Please make it possible for me to fully participate in a true democracy!  On reviewing the options I find the New Zealand [MMP] model the most appealling.  This option would make it possible for myself and others like me to get involved.
 
Thanks for your consideration.

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