In response to:
> From: "Blake Cretney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: More Standards
><SNIP>
> Perhaps even more obvious is the argument against methods that
> are reverse-inconsistent. That is, consider a method that says
> the best candidate is candidate X for some ballots. Now reverse
> the candidate order on all ballots, so they are now ordered to
> determine the worst candidate. If the worst candidate is found
> to also be X, the method is reverse-inconsistent. That is, it
> can't possibly be right both ways because it contradicts itself.
Example: 2 voters with rankings ABC, CBA. I would say B was a
reasonable compromise. Presumably you would insist on a draw.
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