With the federal election looming, I feel even more strongly
that proportional representation [PR] must be
instituted, not just in BC, but for federal elections too. I am 52
years old and we were taught how a government was elected in CAnada
in Grade 4 (I think there was a federal election that year).
I have always considered it my duty to vote, and felt
that if you don't vote, you shouldn't whine. However, I notice many
of my friends and aquaintances feel that it is foolish to vote, and
feel that there is nobody to vote for. A non vote is their
vote.
And I was feeling the same way. I am very split on how to vote,
strongly supporting some planks in one party, and finding other
programs offensive, however I feel strongly that I must vote. I
even looked into a protest vote; i.e. none of the above, but that
is not possible according to Elections Canada.
So proportional representation is the only way I can vote
without holding my nose, which is what I have done(I voted early
because I am leaving to go fishing). I voted because I feel so
strongly that one must vote, but so many people I know have not
been imbued with the same strong sense of duty and so will not
vote, yet again. This means that a small minority of people will
yet again elect a government, and then everyone will be
dissatisfied for the next five years, or however long until the
next go round. We will get the government we deserve, one that
flagrantly disregards the will and good of the people, because they
know they only have to please such a small number of the citizenry
to achieve power.
Proportional Representation is the only way I can see that will
get the non-voter out to vote, I have explained the procedure to
many people and they seem to think it would make them more likely
to vote.
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