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British Columbians today backed electoral reform in a provincial referendum. A bid to replace the province's first the past the post electoral system fell short of the required 60% vote with 57% in favor. Another try is planned for November. And all the political parties are taking notice of the need to address the province's "democratic deficit."

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)
1 posted on 05/19/2005 10:02:52 PM PDT by goldstategop
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To: goldstategop

So Canada follows the EU system of referendums? (vote over & over until you get the result you want) I'm not surprised..


2 posted on 05/19/2005 10:06:28 PM PDT by AntiGuv (™)
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