Chris B wrote...
>
>Regarding "social utility", I'm of the school that says that to the
>extent that it is a real and wonderful thing it will look after itself
>if we do
>our best to ensure that the election method is as fair and
>strategy-resistant as possible.

Random Ballot is already fair and as strategy-resistant as possible, so
there is wiggle room here.  How about maximizing voting power, i.e. the
probability that your ballot will make a difference in your favor in a
typical election?

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