> > > The only way to stop mob rule is to out-vote the mob. By 
> not voting, 
> > > you're a non-participant. You can either abolish voting (a 
> > > meritocracy, perhaps?), get political, stage a coup or sit about 
> > > complaining.
> 
> A meritocracy would be a wonderful idea, but who gets to 
> decide on the merit?
> 
> > > Australia has also compulsory voting, you get fined if you don't 
> > > show up.
> 
> Good for them!
> -- 


Merit?  

Me, of course, I'm perfectly qualified (and it only took me 3 goes to spell
it right).

Tony 

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