Re: “Greens demand big changes,” editorial, May 18.
Kudos for having weighed in on the Green Party’s propensity to sell its three-member voting bloc to ensure legislative change (a.k.a. reform). Most voters, and let’s hope most elected MLAs, realize there is no justification for the change the Greens demand.
In 2005 and again in 2009, British Columbians voted against adopting any form of proportional representation. For such a change, the Greens, without voter support confirmed by referendum, want to toss out our long-established and stable first-past-the-post voting system. That for such a change the Greens would reportedly sell their allegiance to another party is unconscionable.
While a few might support what they perceive as Green practicality, most voters will see their legislative flexibility for what it is: An opportunistic tactic totally lacking party principle.
Whatever the final results of our 2017 provincial election, few — with newfound justification — should anticipate a long-lived, stable provincial government.
The first Green caucus elected in North America might well be the last for a long time.
Ron Johnson
Saanich
