Thanks Deuc and Penekiko. I am all for "a close examination" of our electoral systems and the Constitution. It really bothers me that the status quo is accepted as democratic by most people - who do not, and never have, closely examined the ways our society works.

Most of all, it really bothers me that the experts - who should lead the way in such close examination - never question the bases of the status quo. This is true with regard to psephologists about electoral issues, and economists about economic issues.

Experts in the media occupy a position of public trust. They should live up to that responsibility.

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I think the media plays a big part in the maintenence of the status quo particuarly the print and television media. They choose the issues to run and not to run and they are captive to profit and not the truth. We wouldn't be so complacent about our democracy being the best in the world if the media scrutinised like it is supposed to.