Is it a myth that minority goernments are better?

Are minority governments really effective? Yes, they facilitate legislation that represents a broader base of voters but decisions tend to be based on compromise which result in mediocrity and in many cases detract form the true vision of the incumbents. The Cretien predecessors were able to pay down the debt under majority governments however minority governments can be much more restrictive in this manner. Minority oppositions tend to want the purse strings loosened for their priorities. In this age of global competitiveness it is important for governments to reflect a long term vision for the country however this can be difficult for a minority government that constantly makes concessions to remain in power. An N.D.P. or Green party member's perspective is likely to favor power sharing since the likelihood of their party forming a government is slim. So, yes people are more likely to get want they want under a minority government but do they get what they need? Since the ability of a government to charter a new course is severely restricted under such circumstances they can be forced to be architects of their own defeat. In essence as we have seen with some foreign countries, in particular those with many parties, minority governments tend to be less stable and have shorter terms. Calling elections prematurely can lead to instability; elections are not cheap and continuity of direction can be lost when governments are constantly in upheaval.
So, I for one hope that the trend in public opinion dissipates somewhat from favor of minority governments which are focused on staying in power to majority governments which will be more capable of reacting to global impacts and offer more direction and stability. If in four years time we are not happy with the result we can boot a party out. It has worked in the past and it will work in the future. Is it a myth that minority governments are better? I guess it depends on what scale of measurement you are using and what is measurable. From this person's perspective I believe that the benefits of decisive leadership and clear direction are immeasurable but are attributes to which most all aspire and will serve us well in majority governments of the future.
The Observer