2006-10-20 23:53:58 · 16 answers · asked by Brendon B 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
As we approach an election, whether it be local or national, I always read all the flyers and pamphlets plus get a good look at the manifesto. These will tell me what each political party plans to do or hopes to achieve once elected. Based on this information I then cast my vote for the party which I feel will do the best job locally or at a national level.
During my voting lifetime, I have voted for all three major UK political parties, Conservative, Labour and Liberal. I am not a member of any political party. Political parties call me the 'floating voter' - it is people like me who will ultimately bring a goverenment down, we are often unpredictable. Also, a very high percentage, 80 - 90 of my generation [I am 65] usually vote. Younger voters stay away from the polls in their millions.
Voting is not a duty it is a citizens right.
My advice is that people should exercise their right to vote. Always bear in mind that millions of men, women and children have died in war so that we can continue squabbling among ourselves over any issue of the day which we choose and we can settle major issues by voting for the party of our choice.
Final warning - in a democracy, not only do the people get the government they deserve, they actually get the one they vote for. People who do not vote can only blame themselves when a government which they do not like gets elected. Register now and vote when the times comes.
2006-10-21 00:40:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also simply do not vote, because none of them appeal to me. They all lie, and you can sugarcoat it any way you want, but they do. People may claim that you are wasting you're democracy given right to dictate who runs the country by not voting; and thus can not complain about anything the chosen government does. However, I feel that if I were to vote for a party I did not really believe in (just to say I voted), then I would be guilty of bringing that party into power for the wrong reasons. Obviously, we can not all not vote, and of course alot of people do. However, it is evident in the states and over here that voter turnouts are decreasing by the election. It's time we had an honest political party to vote for, but I do not see that time coming soon unfortunately.
2006-10-21 07:07:02 · answer #2 · answered by onceuponatimeinhull 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Such is my distrust and disgust at politicians that I do not vote FOR as such but AGAINST. For instance in the next general election I will vote Conservative although I despise them as its the only way to get Blair out. Nex time I will probably vote to get the Conservatives out.
We have had successive governments with large majorities so there has been no opposition and almost dictatorial government has resulted together with a level of arrogance which I find offensive.
2006-10-21 08:31:07 · answer #3 · answered by Tallboy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
About 20% vote Labour, about 20% vote Conservative and about 10% vote Liberal Democrat. Then there are a few who like to vote for the nutters. The largest group are the ones who don't bother to vote, then complain about the result.
2006-10-21 06:58:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
In England the people vote for the party that they believe in,the vote is by secret ballot,therefore it is none of your business what a person votes!!!!
2006-10-21 07:06:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My vote is secret but I do not vote Labour. This Government (namely Gordon Brown) has ruined the Pensions service which means older people will have to stay at work longer (probably till they drop dead). No jobs for the young so there are plans to make children stay at school till they're 18. The Health Service has 'gone to pot' (not to mention Hospital bugs). Taxed us to the hilt. Created a 'Big Brother Society. Taken us into war with Iraq. Created racism. Allowed illegal immigrants (some of whom are criminals) into the Country. Allowed Prescott to keep his job after it was discovered he wasn't paying his Council Tax (the bailiffs would have been sent to take YOUR goods away). Telling you what to eat. Going to charge you so much per mile when you travel. Going to weigh the rubbish you throw away and charge you 50p per kg. Going to increase Council Tax by hundreds of pounds. Need I say more?
2006-10-21 10:04:11 · answer #6 · answered by Sandee 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i voted green at the last general election because i'm concerned about the environment. i can't vote labour until they apologise for the illegal iraq war. tories are still a minority party supported by the old and extreme. did consider lib dems, but can't remember why i decided against them. bnp of course are racist scum. i went leafletting against them in essex.
contrary to what is written here and widely believed, the ballot is not completely secret. you sign a form and are giving a polling slip with a unique number. therefore, if they wanted to, it would be possible to see how each person voted by cross-referencing form and ballot paper.
2006-10-21 07:33:20 · answer #7 · answered by Boring 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I vote green. But that's only because we have given the others a chance and they still manage to **** up this country.
2006-10-21 06:59:09 · answer #8 · answered by Andrew L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one government is the same as another they promise you all these things like tax cuts better nhs and lots of other things they never deliver they are all only interested in lining there own pockets and sod the rest of us they are all the same
2006-10-21 07:51:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i vote BNP because our country is going down the drain,,we are being taken over by immigrants,and we are loosing our rights to them,
2006-10-21 07:08:58 · answer #10 · answered by david UK 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋