The Tories do not realise that pr is good

If the Tories were intelligent they would realise that proportional representation tends to result in smaller and less interventionist government. Assuming that the Tories approve of having a smaller state then it would be consistent for them to oppose fptp and favour pr. So, since we know that the Tories are for a smaller state, the only explanation for their refusal to agree to pr is that they have not yet worked out that democracy is a good thing and prevents tyranny. It is because the Tories are stupid that they reject pr. The only other explanation is that they are liars who claim to oppose socialism but in reality do not. If we are being generous to the Conservative party (concerning their position on electoral reform) we should describe them as being stupid and unintelligent... rather than knowingly deceptive.