-=> Quoting Gord Hannah to Peter Coggon <=-

 GH> We have in Canada one place that consensus government is in use to
 GH> great effect, NWT, they also have a real good recall system in place,
 GH> if the representative is not doing their job he can be turfed.

  We need this in Ontario.  I think this keeps them in line and
hearing what the voters are thinking.  But then given the voters
short memory....oh well McQuinty got elected...didn't he?

 GH> There was one sitting in the 80's where 57 pieces of legislation was
 GH> passed. Consensus Government does work well, if the voters are remotely
 GH> paying attention.

 Well I am interested in what all levels of government are doing.
The problem I have is catching them...

 GH> For what these referendums cost the other method is far cheaper, but
 GH> more work for the average voter.
 GH> One needs to be on top of the representative always, checking and
 GH> double checking what they are doing constantly, and turf the
 GH> malingerers too bad we did not have that at the federal and provincial
 GH> levels as well. 

 GH> Hope this helps.  Keep us posted.

 Well said!  

 ttfn

 Peter



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