Did you actually read the article linked - above.

Posted: Feb 17th, 2020 - 5:37 pm In Reply to: Of course the Constitution can be changed with amendments, - but by getting rid of the Electoral

I'm not advocating the EC be abolished, but the article explains how it can be modified to make it fairer. It also lists the pros and cons of changing it, and other considerations. It is a nonbiased assessment and well worth the read for educational purposes. It neither advocates for or against.

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