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To the Editor of the CRIMSON:

The solution for the election problem offered in this morning's communication and in the editorial column, is certainly the best suggestion yet made. It has one obvious flaw, however: the suggestion that each member of the class shall vote for only one name on the ballot. Under this arrangement, there might conceivably be two or three men equally popular with a large part of the class; but through the limited vote, only one of them might be elected. This one man might receive 250 votes, while several other candidates, representing smaller groups in the class, might be elected with only 35 or 40 votes apiece. Minority representation is the aim of the new plan; but this condition would result in minority rule.

As an alternative, may I suggest that each man be allowed three votes instead of one. This would not interfere with minority representation, yet would provide a fairer test of class preference.

One other objection to the plan arises: will it bring out the vote of the large number of men who do not believe class officers necessary? But this can be settled only by trial; let us give the scheme a chance to prove its value. M. A. BEST '23

October 26, 1921.