> Under proportional representation, virtually everyone can be
> represented. 10%, 5%, even fewer wasted votes are possible, compared to
> 50%-1. Put simply, proportional representation is a MUCH more democratic
> system, and the ONLY representative system that allows for majority
> rule.
> Those interested in a fuller treatment, written for a mainstream
> audience, can check out "Something to Vote for: Real Representation", an
> article I wrote for the Christian Science Monitor, at
> http://home1.gte.net/rad/opeds/pr_csm.htm.
Hear, hear. The Center for Voting and Democracy also has a fine analysis of the benefits of PR over at http://www.igc.apc.org/cvd/abcs.html
-- Dennis