Saturday 13 July 2013

An insult to democracy

Is there one political party - either in this country or anywhere in the world - that truly believes in democracy?

Filibustering is the practice of attempting to obstruct legislation by the use of delaying tactics.  It is not remotely democratic, and it should be banned in any country which truly regards itself as democratic.  If legislation fails, then it should fail after a vote has been taken.

Nevertheless I am not aware of any political party which is actually opposed to filibustering.  Maybe we should try voting for politicians with principles.

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