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Edited by Quantum:
1/20/2013 3:18:44 AM
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America should ditch the first past the post system
First past the post is an incredibly flawed system. It is susceptible to gerrymandering, the spoiler effect, minority rule, and almost always results in a two party system due to strategic voting.
There are other systems available, for example, Alternative Vote is a system used in Australia, while MMP is used in New Zealand and Germany (with variations).
Do you think America should adopt a new system, or are you happy with the current electoral college? Which system should America adopt?
Keep the discussion civilized.
Background information:
What is...?
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mky11UJb9AY]Gerrymandering[/url]
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y3jE3B8HsE]Alternative Vote[/url]
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT0I-sdoSXU]MMP[/url]
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wC42HgLA4k]Problem with the Electoral College[/url]
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First past the post is ridiculous. "Electability" should never be something a voter has to consider when voting for a candidate. If he/she is the candidate is who most represents you, that's who you should vote for. Instant-runoff FTW.
