Dear Producer,

<<Yuyutsu proportional representation is not a poor man’s choice. The poor man’s vote has the same value as the rich man. One vote has the value of one.>>

I didn't mean "poor" in the literal sense, i.e. someone who has no money. I just used it as an idiom, to mean "second-best choice", the first choice being that governments do not operate beyond their moral boundaries.

<<Proportionality is not a panacea for all the ills of governance. It is however, fair and for better or worse represents as close as possible the wishes of the voters.>>

Of course, but had the government been limiting its operations to within its moral boundaries, as it should, then I would no longer have any strong wishes about how it does what it does - in that case I would leave that to those who are more professionals in their area of expertise.

Good evening to you HASBEEN...

As usual you speak a lot of common sense, though I'd very much like to place it on record, that I would most definitely avoid accompanying you at 170+ mph down Conrod straight, even at 80 mph ! Speed should be limited to aeroplanes taking off exclusively, not motor cars ! The latter are simply a mode of leisurely conveyance ? Or are you going to verbally 'beat-up' this poor old man for harbouring a diametrically opposed view to yours concerning the true purpose of a motor car ?

Concerning Veterinarians, we've just paid a fraction under $5000 for a hip replacement for our pure bred Kelpie, who was suffering rather awful pain because of her shocking L hip. I must confess, we'd pay double that for her...sure we're manifestly stupid squandering our modest funds on a mere dog, even wasteful, but she's a much loved and valued member of our family, without a doubt.

Apropos 'Improving our system of government', though I 'rant on' about individual instances of corruption, within our political arena - I believe the system of government is pretty good, compared to other developed countries in the western world ? Particularly their electoral processes and the convoluted structure of government of the United States ? Which I spoke about at length, in another topic recently. We don't do too badly with our current system of govt. here.

Where it is important, is the personal QUALITIES of our politicians !Get good, honest and ethical politicians, any system will work, I believe.

Good evening to you HASBEEN...

As usual you speak a lot of nonsense............

Hi NHOJ...

How very facetious and glib of you NHOJ ?

I couldn't find much to shoot at Producer, it was full of holes already. About the only one left is the no taxation without representation. I agree as far as it goes, but it doesn't go far enough.

You should have included no representation without taxation. Those who hold their hand out for a living & thus pay no taxation should not have any right to vote. If you want to chose the government pay your way & support the nation. Voting for a living is not acceptable.

While we're at it, what have you done for your country Producer? Served in the defense force have you? Or perhaps donated your home to the poor? Tell us so we can cheer.

I reckon you are just like all the lefties, you want to do good for the bludgers, but you want to do it with everyone elses money.

Yuyutsu if you don't like our laws & taxation, you are quite welcome to find somewhere more to your liking. Hell I'll even help load your luggage.

HI OH SUNG WU...

Ahhh, the truth hurts I see. Cool.