Dear Editor:
As predicted, proponents of the “No to proportional representation” are trying to scare voters from supporting much needed changes to our electoral system – yet again.
They claim that:
1) B.C. voters are just not smart enough to understand proportional representation, even though the vast majority of OECD countries have proportional representation systems, and none has ever reverted back to the current “winner-take-all” system.
2) “Extremists” will end up wielding power and exerting their will on an unwilling public.
Clearly the “No” side doesn’t view Donald Trump, elected under first past the post, to be an extremist. Contrary to such assertions, with a proportional system power is distributed, and we will be safeguarded from such fanatics.
Cheryl Cameron
North Vancouver
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