Hi Fred, I posted my proposal separately. Let me know what you think. http://lists.electorama.com/pipermail/election-methods-electorama.com/2012-July/030751.html
It should be compatible with Practical Democracy/triads and all other methods, too. If it works, it should enable electoral innovation across the board. -- Michael Allan Toronto, +1 416-699-9528 http://zelea.com/ Fred Gohlke said: > Good Afternoon, Michael > > re: "The public may include partisans, of course, but they would > vote together with everyone else when it comes to public > decisions. That's the crucial thing." > > I agree that it's a crucial issue, but, as far as this discussion has > advanced, we've yet to suggest a method by which it can be done. One of > the problems is that people motivated to political action are partisan, > but they are a relatively small part of the electorate. The > non-partisans, virtually by definition, tend to not be politically > active. That does not mean they have no political interest or concern. > They do, but there is no viable 'good government' party they can > support. So, while they should be the greatest voice in the conduct of > our government, they are forced to stand mute because parties dominate > the political scene. That is the crux of the matter. > > I feel, like you, that our electoral method must embrace the entire > electorate. Those who don't wish to participate must be allowed to drop > out, but everyone else must have a way to provide meaningful input into > the choice of the people's representatives in their legislature. > > Fred ---- Election-Methods mailing list - see http://electorama.com/em for list info
