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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can anyone explain why the candidates from each voting district for BOE are selected by the voters from all districts instead of their own district? Is it determined by Maryland constitution or county law? How about county council?[/quote] The idea it to make sure candidates come from all over the county - not just Takoma Park - yet still represent the entire county. It reduces the likelihood of members getting too provincial, and encourages them to work towards a common good. [/quote] ...and [b]allows lack of representation for regional viewpoints[/b]. Far from a small-d democratic ideal. To function, representative democracy must be [i]representative[/i], not some form of majority-tyrrany group-think.[/quote] How so? Pat O'Neill represented her district for many years, despite getting votes from residents across the county.[/quote] "Allows," not "forces." Red herring, there.[/quote]
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