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Re: An interesting North American Election (was Re: Cdn Election Day)
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Sat, 9 Dec 2000 01:07:08 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, James Powell writes:
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> > Unfortunately we have a situation of "power corrupting" here.
> > There are numerous Liberal MPs who have done outrageous things,
> > but they just ignore the public outcry. If a "recall policy"
> > were in place, it probably wouldn't get used much, (if at all)
> > as the MPs would know they would be "fired" if they strayed too
> > far from what their boss (constituents) wanted them to do. No
> > accountability invites the corruption and jaded electorate we see now.
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> > SRC
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> Just simply not true, look at BC for a example.
Yes - Look at B.C. - They almost had recall in place, and the NDP
nixed it because they knew they'd lose their slim majority due to
the outrageous antics of some of their members. They realize that
it would work, and don't want to lose their perks & privilege.
SRC
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