>>>>> "Branden" == Branden Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
Branden> I *am* making the assumption that a signficant number of
Branden> voters will, even within a slate of options preferred
Branden> over the do-nothing default, vote conservatively.
Branden> I ground this on the observation that it's a small number
Branden> of "movers and shakers" (or "activists") that effectuate
Branden> change in a system, even when those changes are perceived
Branden> by the electorate to promote the common weal.
Branden> So, I am assuming the typical non-activist voter will
Branden> think "Well, gosh, all of these good, and look like at
Branden> least a marginal improvement over the status quo, but in
Branden> case I'm wrong I'll rank the least disruptive options
Branden> higher".[1]
Well if you're right then I believe the electorate gets exactly what
it asks for--slow, steady improvement over the status quo.
I.E. I believe the voting system works as desired--or at least as I
desire it.
--Sam
