Kristofer Munsterhjelm wrote [in response to Peter Zbornik who wrote: > Article in New Scientist: > http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20627581.400-electoral-dysfunction-why-democracy-is-always-unfair.htm > (link from http://www.openstv.org/).]
>I suppose it's good enough for an introductory article, but some of the emphasis seems odd. >For instance, they make a big deal of the Alabama paradox in proportional representation, and only mention divisor methods at the end of the note elaborating the paradox - but most countries use divisor methods and quota violation happens more seldomly than the Alabama paradox. >Also, it doesn't explain that Condorcet ties can be broken in practical situations, and I would say it places too much emphasis on IIA - but that may be true of arguments that "Arrow shows voting can't be fair", in general. I respond: Right on Kristofer! You might be thinking of my message at http://lists.electorama.com/pipermail/election-methods-electorama.com/2010-April/025843.html If somebody knows how to reach Ian Stewart, I would appreciate it if they would either send him this link to my comments on Arrow and the IIAC or send me his email address so I can. Thanks, Forest ---- Election-Methods mailing list - see http://electorama.com/em for list info
