The problem (counterargument) with proportional representation is that an elected liberal party might not agree to form a coalition with other parties... resulting in perpetual powerlessness. Only the collectivists would join together (would be prepared to compromise) and only they would ever have power.
The liberal party when faced with the choice between granting power to one of the dominant groups would (or might) decline. This is analogous to choosing not to vote in a first-past-the-post election... the liberal party is expected to choose the least of two evils they are expected to vote tactically.
But to form a coalition (to cooperate) with someone is not so egregious as positively endorsing them by voting as we must do with fptp elections. To cooperate is not to vote or endorse. Fair elections are better because our reluctance to cooperate with (endorse) other parties is more apparent. Our consent is granted with reluctance so that a government may be formed.
It enables voters to disagree with a greater number of policies even if there is consent for the sake of forming a government.
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