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Submission BURGESS-0560 (Online)

Submission By Montana Burgess
AddressKamloops, BC, Canada
Organization
Date20040606
CategoryElectoral system change
Abstract
MMP will help voters to feel that their vote actually counts, especially when they want to see change, and will end this "voting for a party I dislike to avoid a party I dislike more" syndrome we've come to accept normal. [1 page]

Submission Content

I prefer Mixed Member Proportional Representation to other forms of electing government.

This electoral system will give BC the vital recognition territories and first nations deserve, while truly reflecting what the majority of British Columbians want their government to consist of. It will also help dramatically to have voters feel like their vote actually counts, especially when they want to see change, and will end this "voting for a party I dislike to avoid a party I dislike more" syndrome we've come to accept as "just the way it is". The example in New Zealand has also shown a dramatic increase in the participation of women and native groups in the democracy of that country since MMP was instituted, a result I feel passionate about creating.

Single Transferable Vote still has the possibility of resulting in governments not accurately representative of the people's desires.

I honour each and every one of you wonderful, dedicated citizens working so hard and willingly to create a better British Columbia for all British Columbians.

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