It wasn't even close. Yesterday the voters of Ontario soundly rejected the Mixed Member Proportional voting system in favour of the status quo. I'm disappointed, but not discouraged. Next time we need to do a better job of explaining the proportional system and countering the fears and misconceptions. Given the circumstances, 38% ain't that bad. We'll try again in 2011.
I know. It's too bad. Anyway, cbc is reporting that a lot of people showed up not knowing that there even was a referendum. That's just sad.
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