On Thursday the Country will go to the polls and decide whether to operate under the AV system from now on in general elections. Many people will already have decided on their position.
Some may, unfortunately have decided not to vote on the issue, because in the words of one commentator "what's the big deal?"
The big deal is the shape and future of democracy and so I would encourage everyone to vote. For several reasons I will be voting "No" to AV. This may come as no surprise to many given it is the stated Conservative position. I hope and trust that the consistent approach displayed by all within the COnservaitve party shows the stable and sensible political philosophy so lackin in the other main parties, both locally and nationally.
So why do I say no to AV?
1. It will lead to less political stability and provide for almost certain coalition governments.
2. Manifestos and pledges made by parties will be worthless because it will all depend on their share of the overall coalition arrangements arrived at.
3. The proliferation of smaller parties will potentially lead to power being vested in the hands of a small number of unrepresentative parties.
4. Nobody wins - everybody's bland second chocie will win and nobody's first choice. It will lead to a further depersonalisation of politics in that the most succesful candidates will be the least interesting, the least colourful and the most dumbed down.
5. It is a recipe for financial and economic uncertainty and will have an effect on the UK's position as a centre for finance. Bog companies want certainty in fiscal and economic policy, and broadly speakinbg know what is coming depending upon who wins an election. Wit no outright winner who knows what is coming?
For the reasons above I suggest voting No to AV.
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