Ever heard someone say that "Nader cost Gore the 2000 Election" or "Ron Paul should know better than to run because he'll steal votes away from the Republicans"? With the "Alternative Vote" in place, we could support third party candidates without the fear of "wasting our vote" and allowing the (personally perceived) "greater of two evils" to win.

The "Alternative Vote" system simulates a run-off election instantly. As you fill out your ballet you vote for candidates in order of preference. If your first preference is eliminated due to a lack of popularity, your vote is then redistributed to whomever you chose as your second favorite candidate. Then this process is repeated until you have a candidate with over 50% of the electorate.

I could go into more detail, and possibly do an adequate job of it, or you could just watch this 4 minute video that demonstrates the Alternative Vote process succinctly with some colorful examples from the animal kingdom. It's quite good. http://youtu.be/3Y3jE3B8HsE

Whether you are a self described Democrat or Republican, Liberal or Libertarian, Green-friendly or Green Party, the already well established and tested Alternative Vote system is for you...and all of us!