• @merc@sh.itjust.works
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    12 months ago

    That’s how some democracy sometimes works. Sometimes supermajorities are required in democracies. Who cares about what the majority wants? Why should that be the only thing that counts?

    • @Kecessa@sh.itjust.works
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      12 months ago

      And who has the authority to decide what requires it and what doesn’t? And how do you guarantee it’s not abused?

      Federal: “You need a simple majority to gain your independence” thinking the vote won’t come close and using fraud to help the no side

      Quebec: 0.59% away from a yes vote

      Federal: “Oh shit! Clarity act!”

      If another referendum happens and they determine it’s 60% to win and it comes close they’ll just move it to 65% the next time then 70% and so on. Just ripe for abuse!