As with all other current methods used or proposed as a way of choosing our political representatives, the proposals regarding the Alternative Vote (AV) system seem to miss an important point; that in most constituencies there is a larger number of those eligible to vote who choose not to do so, than those who vote for the most popular candidate.
Put simply, more people do not want to be represented by the winning candidate than do.
If democracy means anything, it means the will of the majority.
May I propose a more rigorously democratic system which responds to the will of the majority?
The True Democratic Result system.
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TDR. True Democratic Result.
As simple as ABC.
Where the number of those eligible to vote (TEV) exceeds the number
voting for the most popular candidate (VMP), then there will be no overall winner (NOW).
Algebraically expressed: If TEV > VMP = NOW.
The result reflects the majority preference (MP).
The majority would rather NOT be represented than would prefer the most popular candidate.
The advantages of this would include:
1. Encouragement to participate.
2. Reduction, depending on impact, of number of MPs.
3. Financial savings as a consequence of 2. above.
- (A rough estimate of these savings would be a minimum of £350,000 per constituency).
4. Greater identification of candidates with constituency needs rather than Party.
5. If applied to local elections, the savings, based on current voting statistics, would be considerably greater, relatively speaking.
6. The result reflects the wishes of the majority.
7. No-hope candidates would be discouraged from standing.
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The disadvantages would be:
1. Uncertain career prospects for career politicians.
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Thus TDR would truly represent the preference of the majority.
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Tim is introducing a note of subjectivity which will be difficult to implement. My research suggests the proportion of TNVs -LEGs would approximate to TNV, and, furthermore, non-voters are generally happier than those who vote because they feel blameless for the disasters caused by those elected.
On the contrary, many LOGs do cast a vote, generally the same way their ancestors voted, regardless of any discernable merit in the candidates or parties.
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