The present electoral system has to change. The first past the
post system does not lead to representation based upon votes cast
and contributes to disillusionment and cynicism about trhe
poolitical process.
On the other hand,it is important to retain a simple process
that is easy to understand. If the system is too complex, it will
also confuse people and lead to endless discourse about its
fairness.
To me the simplest system would be one in which a voter
indicates his or her first and second choice candidates [AV]. If
the votes for second-choice candidates are counted it will lead to
the elected candidate being the person who is most acceptable to
the most people. This will broadly increase voter satisfaction with
the process rather than dividing the electorate into winners and
losers.
I believe such a system would be less complex than proportional
representation which is party-oriented rather than
voter-oriented.
Thank you for the work you are doing. I hope the
concept outlined in this submission is one you will explore.
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