I give my approval for the Mixed member
proportional representation (MMP), as the form of
electoral system to be used in BC.
Case for proportional representation
It brings us to some form of mixed proportional representation.
Used widely around the world, its main advantage is that it
preserves local representation while also ensuring that elected
seats more accurately reflect the popular vote.
Under proportional representation, minority and coalitions rather
than simple majority, governments are far more likely. Because
different parties know that they may one day have to work together,
the public debate tends to be more respectful than the embarrassing
spectacles seen regularly in Victoria. Coalitions also mean that
governments are much more accountable to the people between
elections not just on voting day.
Countries that use MMP also have better representation from women
up to 42 percent in Sweden. It has also been shown to significantly
increase voter participation over 80 percent in countries such as
Denmark, Sweden, and the Belgium.
Furthermore, countries using proportional representation tend to
have more balanced governments and a far greater diversity of voter
choice. Fringe parties that have held sway in countries such as
Israel and Italy can be excluded by establishing a reasonable
threshold of popular vote in order to win a seat.
I oppose any other form of proportional representation.
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