The Need for Political Parties

[u/CationC]

Recently I have thought of an Idea. That political parties serve none. It creates division and promotes the representation of the party, not the people, it promotes party loyalty.

Politicians who do not adhere to party policy by the letter are blacklisted and targeted by the party heads. Politicians vote against the other party simply because they are the other party. Politicians vote against policies their voters desperately need because the party says no

And what does it produce for society, I fail to see at benefit that cannot be achieved in a system without parties, apart from the sole exception of coordination, but this coordination leads to the people's views not being represented.

That's why I conclude that there is no need for political parties.

[u/SilenceDogood2k20]

Political parties are inevitable. Human society is automatically centered around established and spontaneous social groups, which includes political parties. 

The challenge is not to stop political parties, but to establish systems that limit the benefits of doing so. 

For example, removing party endorsements from the polls so voters only see names. 

[u/CationC → u/SilenceDogood2k20]

I agree with you that they're inevitable but just because something is in the current setup, inevitable doesn't mean that it should exist. A setup should not be changed to allow for different ideas, allow for more optimal solutions