I support a change to proportional representation
[PR] in BC. I think the coalition building that results
is an important part of the democratic process and is a way for new
ideas and policies to form. When there are more parties in the
house, consensus must be sought. The process of finding consensus
between diverse platforms would lend a greater validity to our
political system. The more different voices heard, the greater the
chance for sane, just and balanced decision making. I spent time in
the Netherlands and was impressed by how their proportional
representation system works. I've heard New Zealand also has such a
system. I would like to see it happen in BC.
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