tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17859678.post114908145360982761..comments2023-10-14T05:50:19.314-04:00Comments on Making Sense with Nicholls: Democratic ReformsGerry Nichollshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10496716615185797501noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17859678.post-1149139263670619682006-06-01T01:21:00.000-04:002006-06-01T01:21:00.000-04:00I think the reason the gag law wasn't included is ...I think the reason the gag law wasn't included is it has absolutely no chance at passing parliament in a minority situation. You don't try to pass a law that may not be popular (this can easily be spun as benefitting wealthy supporters, so don't think it is a vote winner, it really depends on how it is spun).<BR/><BR/>Anyways I agree with fixed election dates with off course making an exception for a non-confidence vote in a minority situation as well as I support senate reform, although my preference is to abolish it entirely.Monkey Loves to Fighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05122291567543761919noreply@blogger.com