Action Quote by Helen Suzman
“I used to be a fan of proportional representation, but I am not at all now I have seen it in action.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Political Reflections, 1965
I once supported proportional representation but changed after seeing it work.
In simple terms: Changed view on proportional representation after experience.
Key Takeaway
Critically evaluate systems before endorsing.
Themes
political systems
representation
experience
skepticism
Mood
thoughtful
skeptical
Type
analytical
reflective
When to use this quote
- elections
- policy reform
- activism
Key Concepts
Political theory
democratic design
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence changed your view?
- How to reconcile theory with practice?
A Different Perspective
Practical outcomes may differ from theory.
![“[Proportional representation is a] device for defeating democracy, the principle of which was that the majority should rule, and for bringing faddists of all kinds into Parliament, and establishing groups and disintegrating parties.” quote by David Lloyd George](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/101/david-lloyd-george-9272_all-kinds_proportional-representation-is-a-device_1563390.jpg)
