One Vote Each

The herald today released results of a poll that showed about half of those who voted want to change MMP:

From the commentary that I have heard I would probably have to agree: The funny thing though was the Herald were trying to take down the PM because he said that he thought most New Zealanders were happy with MMP and they way it was going and could see the benefits:

I can too:

I read a piece some where about Australia and they have the ranking system, where you rank which person in number order, and you end up up a really long list at the end?

The issue for me in what ever system we choose is that you should only have one vote, that one vote should be for what ever make up or electorate you live in:

ie: You should not be able to vote for your person, and then get who you would next like to see win and so fourth: This is an extra vote, You should only get one vote and that is it, having a system like that would be to unfair for Independent Candidates, who have less exposure than Profiles: And also be penalised, as Main Stream may not know a candidate so it is harder for there small numbers to prove anything: If the majority rank you low, although your numbers may rank you high:

A much fair system is One Vote, because you still get a second third because of who gets the most votes, and this way the system is much more relevant as it is a true average from all the people in the electorate.

What will happen is everyone will vote to change the MMP System, Greens and Labour will get shitty because thats how they get most of their seats, in Fact Greens are all List MP's.

What will end up happening is moving back to the FPP System with Supplementary Member: So Basically Status Qou, Because you still need to vote for a Party to Govern, And a vote for your Electorate MP:

So Electorates will be in some cases bigger, and some cases smaller as they make new electorates to justify the amount of Electorate MP's in addition to a certain number of Supplementary MP's:

Hopefully Maori have the numbers and support to cement our position in terms of keeping the seats, and reforming those seats to allow Maori on the General role to vote in both the General and Maori Seats and vice versa.

If Maori can make a case and show a New System that will be strong, robust and have a clear vision for Maori then those wanting change may get their wish, as alot of Maori are upset with the current arrangement: Either way its gonna be a good debate.