Personally, I think if you don't vote then you forfeit your right to comment/moan/complain/debate/whinge about anything which subsequently happens.
I see voting as both a right and a privilege and I use it.
Maybe we need an 'abstention' option then - as I've seen in countries where voting is compulsory.
My son found this. It introduces the policies without reference to the parties and you choose what matters to you. Then it tells you which party they are for.
I'll give it a go when I have time to read through them. (Still got the problem that I basically don't beleive they will carry them out - but hey ho).
I shall spoil my ballot paper....unless there is a B.N.P. or UKip candidate then I shall vote to keep them out
What a shame.. people deciding not to vote.
There are so many MP's not seeking re-election this time round which leaves the field wide open. You CAN make a difference!!
It is essential that people exercise their vote and vote wisely.
For my part, I have found out that I can still vote in UK Parliamentary elections on my last UK residence for up to 15 years so I shall be making my mark. Both V and I will be in the UK on election day and we feel it really important to exercise our right to vote.
I trust others with less distance to travel to their polling station will follow this example!
So many reasons to vote or at least to not vote for a reason.
I will vote and it will be for a candidate I dont know personally and dont trust. He happens to be a Tory but I will do it to help ensure the BNP dont get a toe hold in my little bit of kent.
Of course its nonsense that people can't be bothered to vote.
Its everyone's right to vote and they should use it.
There's no excuse. Its a case of getting off your arse and doing it.
I believe that what is called a 'spoiled voting paper' should be registered as a legitimate comment. A point of fact that should not be ignored.
perhaps an: ABSTAINEE/OBJECTER box could be ticked.
lp
What can I say ?
One party promises to remove human rights legislation ?
It was this country that was instrumental in forming that same legislation, which is now incorporated in European law and cannot be arbitrarily removed without leaving the EU.
That same party also says it will "do something about immigration". Immigration from EU member countries cannot be controlled, neither can emigration: Others can come and you can go , and the government cannot affect that.
The unions are fighting for their members, which the supposedly labour government is not. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union is not part of the labour party and does not contribute to that party (more a lib/dem sort of union....don't know, don't care and what day is it).
A nice article in Spiked:
Voting has nothing to do with democracy,well its my legal right to decide whether to vote or about the expenses i was disgusted with the parliament during credit crunch instead of them uniting to help the nation they did the opposite,for that ill not be wasting my energy
Oh and when there was a report of the 14 British soldiers killed on the plane in Afghan nearly 90% of them walked out of parliament just after qestion time,they have proven to be selfish why should i care about voting!
