The problem with fptp is that the centre-left party has no incentive to change it and the centre-right party often do not realise how it creates problems. If the centre-right party see themselves as being in favour of a small state then (since they can be elected under fptp) they do not see a problem with the system. And, after all, they benefit from it... it is hard to see a problem with something you personally benefit from.
Libertarians like to be given a choice... that its their central philosophy that nothing is forced onto people and they can refuse all offers. But with fptp if we assume the centre-right party are something like libertarians we see that voters do not have a choice. To vote for a small-government party they have only one option which is antithetical to their principles. To get choice in government and the marketplace voters are given no choice. This 'problem' is caused by fptp.
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