The Government seem to be railroading everything - without consulting the people - Taxes up and up and up, Going to War, inefficiency in the Health Service, Poor Education, out of control YOBS.... etc. How can we (the public) be heard before we get to the next election?
2006-12-06 21:51:30 · 18 answers · asked by Robert W 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Yes I did vote - but as you can probably tell - not for the ones in power !
2006-12-06 22:00:05 · update #1
here is why everything you have said is in such a state and what you gotta realise is it is world wide .click on this link http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=786048453686176230&q=terrorstorm its a film that tells you what you need to know ,ill also say if you dont watch it dont say the info wasnt put in front of you .but generally if everyone was to stand up for there rights and freedoms and questioned our government rather than sleep walking into history we could change everything but know one cares almost ,but if everyone saw this film there would be a change tomorrow morning.any way i hope you find what your looking for in this answer.laters
2006-12-06 22:03:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, Robert, what have you tried doing? You identify a whole list of items here, on which I agree with some of your concerns. But what have you done?
Have you written to your M.P. or tried to see him/her? Have you organised a petition or a demonstration? Have you endeavoured to become a School Governor or even a local councillor? If, locally, young people are acting like 'yobs' then have you tried to help ensure there are good local facilities for them to enjoy more fruitfully their leisure time?
I guess what I am saying is that you can act and you can influence, and it isn't just a case of having to sit there and complain about the government!
2006-12-06 21:59:12 · answer #2 · answered by PhD 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We live in a republic, and we have representatives to speak on our behalf.
When the public is more concerned about style rather than content, then our representatives want to 'appear' correct (style) with or without doing the right thing (content).
We get what we vote for, - our representatives are really a reflection of society in general.
And yes, - we went to war, and at that time if was an accurate reflection of what our society felt at that time. Doing 1/2 a job in the Middle East has never been a viable option.
2006-12-06 21:59:00 · answer #3 · answered by MK6 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
One of the things that you can do is give your elected representatives feedback not just vote every 2 years,but write and e-mail your senator and congressman they will answer and it does have a cumulative affect. Lets say there is a vote coming up about amnesty for illegal immigrants and your state senator gets a half a million e-mail and letters against it, believe me he will take notice because he will realize it's job come next election.
2006-12-07 00:43:19 · answer #4 · answered by Ynot! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
enough is enough, however people don't see an alternative. Fair enough we live in a democracy but with our so called busy lives we don't have enough time to look past the big three and put any sort of weight behind the smaller common sense parties. That is why we will never see any major change in this country.
2006-12-06 22:25:33 · answer #5 · answered by daveshere 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several legal ways. Write your state, federal, and local government reps. Or write your local paper in the editorial section. Or write in to the local TV news and maybe they will allow you to do a human interest story on the broadcast.
Or peacefully protest. (Be sure to get a permit if needed.)
Make your point, but if you fall into Government bashing, it won't get too far. Keep from going all negative, that will destroy your case before it starts.
Good Luck
2006-12-06 21:59:16 · answer #6 · answered by Wraith95 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Thankfully we live in a democracy so the only way to effect change is by voting.
I imagine you DID vote in the last election?
So yes, you voted. In that case you have to accept the will of the majority who voted differently to you. That, my friend, is called democracy.
2006-12-06 21:56:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two words: Term Limits!
GOP Congressman Rick Keller pledged to stay only four terms beginning in 2000. After being re-elected in 2006, he announced that his commitment was a "rookie mistake" and he would run for a fifth term.
He's indicative of the problems we face.
Term limits and federal funding of elections. They undercut the power of special interests.
2006-12-06 23:44:56 · answer #8 · answered by Timothy B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Election is the best way to voice the public opinions on the government !!!
2006-12-06 21:57:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are lucky enough to give in a country with freedom of speech. So if you really want to "be heard" you have every opportunity to do so. But I would make sure that you have something to say first if you want people to listen. Based on your question this looks unlikely !
2006-12-06 23:24:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋