Yes, because a) it means not so many people will be disenfranchised by living in a safe seat; b) it allows you to express your nuanced opinion in a nuanced way (I've never found myself in complete agreement with any candidate); c) coalition government as a system shouldn't be judged by the current shower - it can be effective, and is a fair(er) reflection of the people's will (which is what democracy is meant to achieve). Yes, there will be horsetrading, but tactical voting is horsetrading too.
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Date: 2011-03-27 01:51 pm (UTC)The downside is that it will please Nick Clegg.