[Lnc-business] LNC Resolution on Voting Methods

[William Redpath]

Mr. Chairman:  I request ten minutes under New Business for the
following resolution: 

"Whereas, the plurality voting election method is the weakest voting
method and a deeply flawed way of electing government representatives
and officers; and

Whereas, there are many alternatives to plurality elections, many of
which have strong advocates promoting their specific benefits, and it is
generally accepted by experts and advocates alike that there is no such
thing as a perfect voting system, but each of these alternative systems
is generally regarded as being superior to plurality elections; and

Whereas, there are many defenders of the status quo in the United
States, and its many state and local jurisdictions, who are committed to
preventing or limiting the adoption and implementation of these
alternative voting systems that would give the public more effective
choices on their ballots and thereby more power to hold their government
representatives accountable;   

Therefore, be it resolved, the Libertarian National Committee is
committed to the widespread adoption and implementation of alternative
voting methods to replace plurality voting elections." 

Thank you. 

Bill Redpath
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   Mr. Chairman:  I request ten minutes under New Business for the
   following resolution:

   "Whereas, the plurality voting election method is the weakest voting
   method and a deeply flawed way of electing government representatives
   and officers; and
   Whereas, there are many alternatives to plurality elections, many of
   which have strong advocates promoting their specific benefits, and it
   is generally accepted by experts and advocates alike that there is no
   such thing as a perfect voting system, but each of these alternative
   systems is generally regarded as being superior to plurality elections;
   and
   Whereas, there are many defenders of the status quo in the United
   States, and its many state and local jurisdictions, who are committed
   to preventing or limiting the adoption and implementation of these
   alternative voting systems that would give the public more effective
   choices on their ballots and thereby more power to hold their
   government representatives accountable;
   Therefore, be it resolved, the Libertarian National Committee is
   committed to the widespread adoption and implementation of alternative
   voting methods to replace plurality voting elections.”

   Thank you.

   Bill Redpath