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Do you think that instant run-off voting is a good idea that we should implement for governmental elections?
Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) is also known as the "Alternative Vote" and "Preferential Voting." Voters rank the candidates as first, second, third, etc.
I think that either system is superior to a simple plurality.
Originally posted by selfAdjoint
Because you focus on justice in voting. But I think that anything that empowers minority parties leads to governmental instability. Look at the Knesset in Israel. They have proportional voting in their elections and tiny little sliver parties of fanatics have enormous power to swing votes. No thanks.
It's very responsive, with rubber bullets and pepper spray. No, you're right, Bush could have 100% popular disapproval and he would continue careening into wherever.I think that our government is not responsive enough to the people.
Instant Run-Off Voting is a voting method where voters rank candidates in order of preference. In each round of counting, the candidate with the least number of first-place votes is eliminated, and those votes are redistributed to the voters' second choices. This process continues until one candidate receives a majority of the votes.
IRV promotes majority rule by ensuring that the winning candidate has the support of a majority of voters. It also allows voters to express their true preferences without worrying about strategic voting. Additionally, it can save time and money by eliminating the need for a separate run-off election.
One potential drawback of IRV is that it can be more complicated for voters to understand and use compared to other voting methods. It also may not always result in the most preferred candidate winning, as the final result can be influenced by the order in which candidates are eliminated.
Yes, IRV has been used in several countries, including Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand. It has also been used in local elections in the United States, such as in San Francisco and Oakland, California.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to voting methods, and whether IRV is a good idea for a specific election depends on various factors, such as the number of candidates and the preferences of the voters. It is important to carefully evaluate and consider all options before deciding on a voting method for a particular election.