Reply #43: I agree

[NewJerseyDem]

Proportional representation is very dangerous because it takes all the power away from the people and give it to the parties. For instance, primaries would be abolished under most systems of proportional representation. That would be a step way back in the movement toward greater democracy.

Also, coalition governments are very unstable and it wouldn't be practical under our system where there is no provision for dissolution of Congress so if a coalition falls apart then there would be no functioning Congress.