Representation
Representation, one of the four Pillars of Democracy,
as expounded on the program on the CPAC Channel
had articulated and educated people talking on how
to encourage more voters to vote.
In that long a time provided them, the people talked
with wisdom and experience, but IMHO, they are off the mark.
Not so much, though, because one of them suggested something
that is worthwhile considering.
I would have suggested that the ballot system be changed.
Presently, the ballots ask the voters to mark only one item—the Mp.
A vote for one MP signifies a vote for his party
which then signifies a vote for the leader of the party
which then signifies a vote for the PM.
To encourage more representation, the ballots should ask
for two marks, one for the MP and another for the PM..
As a matter of choice, this encourages the candidates to
be more involved with the community and the voters.
I do not have to elaborate on all of the benefits that
can be derived from having two choices in the ballot.
We all are smart enough to figure it out.
You see, people may want to vote for the MP
but they do not want to vote for the party
nor its leader.
People may also want to vote for the Party
and its leader but do not want to vote for the MP.
If these happen, people may decide not to vote at all.
(cpac show on tv is both informative and mind unbogling)