Dear MP Scott Atchison,
A few weeks ago you met with constituents who had gathered many signatures on a petition asking for Parliament to form a Citizens Assembly to look into possibilities of electoral reform.
You seemed to understand the benefits of moving our electoral system away from dangerous partisan politics such as we see south of our border, to a more cooperative system, and one which might attract more voter participation!
However you, along with all Conservatives with the exception of two, chose to block even the possibility of change by voting no. Your action of following the flock is extremely disappointing.
Could you please explain to me why you voted against this idea?
This issue will only become bigger until all parties recognize the need, and desire for change and allow a Democratic review of our electoral system by a Citizens Assembly.
Sincerely, Kim deLagran
Utterson, Ontario
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