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Submission ODONOGHUE-0788 (Online)

Submission By Eamon O'Donoghue
AddressTelkwa, BC, Canada
Organization
Date20040705
CategoryElectoral system change
Abstract
Local representation is an anachronism in a world of instant communication and global economics.  We need a new electoral system based on proportional representation [PR] list system (open list). [1 page]

Submission Content
The artificial majorities created by the current single member plurality system tends towards ideological governments. These kind of governments tend to create simple, ideologically based policies to address complex social, economic and environmental issues. In BC where there are ideological swings in governments this is expensive and unstable. A new system is needed and I think local representation is an anachronism. Local representation doesn't really mean anything in a world of instant communication and global economics, where we are more citizens of the world than citizens of a riding. I want the most intelligent minds to govern not those that happen to live near me.

We need a new system that will elect those who can address the increasingly complex issues we face with thoughtfulness and a thorough examination of the pros and cons of new policy or legislation. To do this we need a government that is defined by the diversity of its ideas. I propose that we create a new electoral system based on proportional representation [PR] list system (open list). Have a threshold for representation of at least 5% to ensure we don't end up with multitudes of fringe groups. Also use a largest remainder formula.

Thanks for the opportunity. This is a great initiative.

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