Can we improve the system?
By
James Bredin
Appointed senators have always voted the way they were told,
Because Canadian appointees are not allowed to be bold,
Appointed governor generals too are not allowed to change,
Democratically speaking, this might seem quite strange.

The people can slightly change things on an election day,
But most Canadians don't believe it and many stay away,
First past the post may allow a big time looser to win,
Because the majority of the voters voted against him.

Proportional representation is forbidden and can't be used,
This is one of the reasons why Canadians feel abused,
Binding referendums have also always been banned,
Though the Swiss have had them for years and it was always well planned.

Feb 23rd, 2010


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