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Old 06-05-2011, 19:13   #112
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Re: To AV, or not to AV?

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Originally Posted by Ignitionnet View Post
Or you could just follow the example of the Germans. Merge each 2 of the current constituencies into a single larger one, which will have one MP elected via FPTP and a second via PR, ideally regional PR so that the second MP also retains some link with his/her constituents.

Still have a number of areas that would elect a steaming, stinking turd if it had the appropriate colour rosette but those not voting for that candidate can feel their vote counted for something in the PR.
Sounds like a reasonable compromise - bloody Germans, thinking things through in a logical manner.....
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