“I think it would be good for democracy if the debate was held Wednesday instead of Thursday,” he said in French on Sunday.
NDP Leader Jack Layton said the consortium has a decision to make. He said it’s important to ensure the largest audience possible.
I'd just like to point out that waaaaaay too many people are using that argument nowadays.
To be clear - Democratic rule isn't that the majority gets their way, it's that the majority gets their SAY.
Elizabeth May rejecting the small parties debate because SHE feels she should be in the National Leader's debate is undemocratic. Elizabeth May accepting offered air time on a television station IS democratic.
Scheduling the French debates on the same night as the first game of the Hab's playoff run isn't undemocratic. Expecting that all people should be given no choice but to watch the French Language debate IS undemocratic.
Similarly, First Past the Post is not undemocratic because all parties, even the ones not in power, even the ones who can never hope to gain power, are allowed their say in parliament. They are allowed to ask questions, each and every day.
I'll repeat again. Democratic rule isn't necessarily that the majority gets their way, it's that the majority gets their SAY. Have your say on May 2nd.
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