Editor: Mr. Drysdale 鈥渄oesn鈥檛 think our system is broken鈥� and yet there he stands on the sidelines while these important decisions are being made in Ottawa.
The conservative voters of Cloverdale-91原创 City have no voice in Ottawa because of the disproportionality of our current system.
If Canada used the STV system, as an example, 91原创 would enjoy multiple Conservative members sitting in the House of Commons including, most likely, Mr. Drysdale. The 2015 Conservative platform promised to create a new law requiring a referendum before any change to our voting system.
If this isn鈥檛 evidence that even the CPC doesn鈥檛 believe one is legally required, I don鈥檛 know what is.
However if one is required, I completely agree with Mr. Jones that a referendum should only be held after we have had an opportunity to try out a new system.
The last time we had a referendum on BC-STV we were fed a constant stream of fear, uncertainty and doubt. Let us 鈥渢ry before we buy鈥� so everyone will have a chance to see for themselves how it works.
Will Breeze,
Walnut Grove
