Time for direct democracy in B.C.

The success of the No-HST campaign makes it clear that people are tired of politicians who say one thing before an election and do something else after. It's time for change, so although the No-HST campaign may not be able to get rid of the HST, it has created the opportunity to re-think how political decisions are made. People want more control over political decision making the way forward is obvious  – it's time for direct democracy in B.C. and today's technology makes it possible.



Now, with advances in Internet technology, it is possible to have cost-effective, direct citizen involvement in decision making. Internet voting already exists in Switzerland and the US. Right here in Canada, the Regional Municipality of Halifax already has Internet voting and found elections costs were reduced. Technological advance means the timing couldn't be better for the B.C. government to implement an Internet-based voting system, for elections and referenda. It would put control back into the hands of citizens and cost taxpayers less than traditional voting systems.

Why must we explore this possibility in B.C. today? Precisely because of the problems the No-HST campaign has encountered with the current system.

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