When people do nothing political except vote for a fringe party
Again, voting for a “fringe” party that might advance proportional representation, is always better than any party that won’t advance proportional representation.
Besides, Canada is not like the US. We do elect Green and NDP candidates, and they’ve formed government on occasion (e.g., the BC government as of now). It’s hard to say they are fringe, when it’s just not the reality.
And even if these are “fringe” parties, it’s not a “fringe” idea to ensure that every vote counts, as it would under proportional representation.
That’s incorrect if the party you voted for has no chance of actually bringing about proportional representation, and you end up with a party wildly opposite to your ideals in office.
Again, voting for a “fringe” party that might advance proportional representation, is always better than any party that won’t advance proportional representation.
Besides, Canada is not like the US. We do elect Green and NDP candidates, and they’ve formed government on occasion (e.g., the BC government as of now). It’s hard to say they are fringe, when it’s just not the reality.
And even if these are “fringe” parties, it’s not a “fringe” idea to ensure that every vote counts, as it would under proportional representation.
That’s incorrect if the party you voted for has no chance of actually bringing about proportional representation, and you end up with a party wildly opposite to your ideals in office.