In this Guardian piece Derren Joseph writes that "With the President appointing both Government and Independent Senators, would that stifle opinions? What is or would be the real purpose of the Senate? Should we abolish it and have a unicameral legislature? Should Senators be elected using some formula? I am among those who believe that the Senate leads to greater diversity of opinion and a greater range of debate on issues of national importance. It also gives more, talented individuals an opportunity to serve us all. At the same time, I agree with those who argue that (an appointed) Senate should never deliberately thwart the wishes of the House of Representatives, which is comprised of MPs elected by the people."
Note that the writer contradicts himself by saying on the one hand that "the Senate leads to greater diversity of opinion and a greater range of debate on issues" and on the other hand says "I agree with those who argue that (an appointed) Senate should never deliberately thwart the wishes of the House of Representatives, which is comprised of MPs elected by the people."
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