06-26-2013, 02:05 AM
In light of a very recent occurence, I'm going to highjack this thread and ask for everyone's opinions on filibustering.
Is it really democratic to block the vote of a majority government ? Or do certain situations warrant blocking democracy in favour of avoiding a ridiculous bill being passed ?
Should filibuster threats that aren't followed through be penalised (as they often scare the other party and shut down a bill) ?
Is it really democratic to block the vote of a majority government ? Or do certain situations warrant blocking democracy in favour of avoiding a ridiculous bill being passed ?
Should filibuster threats that aren't followed through be penalised (as they often scare the other party and shut down a bill) ?