If you’re talking about Westminster, then I don’t agree. The measure of success for a democracy must be how well it represents the people. At this, Westminster has failed and continues to fail. The country itself has been very successful, historically. Its common people however have been subjugated and oppressed.
That’s true. I’d argue that a successful democracy is one where the will of the majority is consistently honoured, which long hasn’t been the case with our electoral system
If you’re talking about Westminster, then I don’t agree. The measure of success for a democracy must be how well it represents the people. At this, Westminster has failed and continues to fail. The country itself has been very successful, historically. Its common people however have been subjugated and oppressed.
That’s true. I’d argue that a successful democracy is one where the will of the majority is consistently honoured, which long hasn’t been the case with our electoral system
It’s never been the case! Even if we extended voting rights to absolutely everyone, FPTP ensures that the will of the largest minority ifshonoured.