Equal treatment

It's already been noted elsewhere, but kudos to the British Columbia NDP for moving to a one-member, one-vote system. In particular, I have to agree with Jim Sinclair's comment:

"I support this resolution because it's not about loosening ties with the labour movement, it's about reaffirming ties with working people and making sure that this is the party that represents ordinary British Columbians," said Jim Sinclair, B.C. Federation of Labour president.

The action won't put an end to opponents' complaints that the party is too tight with labour. But it will ensure that the decisions made by the NDP truly express the will of the party's members. And whether or not party policy changes significantly, that policy will have more legitimacy as a result.