It goes beyond that, although you're correct. As Cotty said, we live in a representative democracy. We vote for these people to represent our views, so for them to call a referendum is an abdication of responsibility - it's their job to make decisions, and to make them in the best interests of _all_ their constituents, not just the ones who voted for them. This is why it is never a wasted vote, even if your preferred candidate doesn't stand a chance of winning - your voice should be heard.
> On 20 Nov 2018, at 15:13, Daniel J. Matyola <[email protected]> wrote: > > Referenda are also too simplistic. If put up for votes, the people > would cut taxes in half and double government spending. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > >> On Tue, Nov 20, 2018 at 6:06 AM Ralf R Radermacher <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Am 20.11.18 um 11:06 schrieb Steve Cottrell: >>> >>> We should never have had the referendum in the first place. Absurd in a >> parliamentary democracy. >> >> This whole mess goes a long way in explaining why right-wing populists >> all across Europe are calling for referendums as a general means of >> "giving people a vote". >> >> From Brexit to minaret bans and the abolition of the radio license fee >> as a means of reigning in the "lying" public media "infested by >> left-wing ideas", no good comes from them. >> >> Ralf >> >> the directions. >> -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
