in addition to legalising cruelty to wild animals, the Tories are now proposing:
1. To reintroduce entrance fees to museums
2. Introduce a big tax hike on alcoholic drinks.
Do these get your vote?
2007-07-10 09:11:48 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Nope, they will not get my vote becuase once again these are policies that privilege wealthier groups. Labour introduced free admission to museums and galleries and for the first time families and children from poorer backgrounds can access the country's heritage, the country's, not the upper classe's heritage!
Free admission opens up our national culture and heritage to everyone, it belongs to everyone and so all should have free and open access to it; not just those that can afford to.
On the second point, I think we have a big problem with alcohol in this country but I think a tax hike is naive. One of the biggest alcohol problems in this country is amongst the professional classes, those that open a bottle of wine when they get in from work, me included on occasion. But I doubt this will stop us doing it. I think money needs to be pumped into education and drugs/drink rehab. Not sure on the tax thing, I think it's a bit naive.
One policy you didn't mention is their idea of paying couples who get married. I worry about this becuase this gives a privilege to one group over another, almost saying that married couples are 'better' and more 'worthy' than non-married couples, I think this is wrong.
I know many couples that have been together 10 years plus and I certainly do not think their relationship is less valuable than a married couple's. Also, what about unhappy or violent marriages, these certainly are not better than the alternative.
To me, Tory policies are about privilege, if they want to address the 'broken society' then they should address the root cause, poverty, rather than giving privilege to the few.
Sorry about that, rant over!
2007-07-10 09:28:13 · answer #1 · answered by Ms Eddy 3 · 4⤊ 3⤋
All of these parties are as bad as each other. It doesn't matter what policies they advertise, once they're in, they'll have a totally different agenda.
Re the big tax hike on alcohol, I guess they have to do something now that they won't make the same amount of money they were making on cigarettes.
2007-07-10 16:22:31 · answer #2 · answered by kpk 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always vote Conservative but these policies are a waste of time. The museums have been great since they have been free and charging will only stop people from going, if you have to charge then make it a low nominal fee that will not stop visitors from going. As for Tax on Alcohol they think this will stop binge drinking but the people who binge drink are the younger generation who have more disposable income and will think nothing of paying a few pence extra for a drink.
2007-07-10 16:21:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nope for a very simple couple of reasons, I remember what it was like under the Thatcher/Major governments. Secondly, I am moving away from party politics as the have all blured into one, and therefore, the next local and general elections, I will be voting for an independent if I can find one that I like the policies of, otherwise, I shall not vote at all!
2007-07-10 16:40:51 · answer #4 · answered by Spawnee 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Was it not the Tories who complained when Labour wanted to use Taxes to cut global warming, saying charging would have no afect on the situation, it would just cost us more. Surely its the same with charging more tax for a drinky.
A couple of people have mentioned Married families getting tax relief, Hi Mr Sceptic and others. Im not in favour of this and i stand to benefit as i am married. I dont believe i should pay less tax than another couple just because i 'chose' to wed. What you will end up with is people marrying for the sake of it. I married my wife, for only 1 reason and it had nothing to do with money.
I have a m8 who is a Tory through and through, we dont talk politics as his veiws are completely selfish and greedy, and his wife agrees with me, so its a no-no subject. He has 3 grown up sons who between them have 3 failed marriages. And he is adamant that saving tax due to marriage is a good thing as it instills family values. You'd think his kids would have shown him that thats cobblers.
If you choose to marry or have kids, thats 'Your' decision and shouldnt cost other people more in Taxes. If your man enough to make a family, be man enough to look after it yourself. Mick
2007-07-10 18:14:46 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No No No they are, and always will be the party of the upper classes. Strange that IDS chose Easterhouse in Glasgow to apply his "caring Conservatism". I was a police officer there in the 80's and I can say he was lucky to get out alive. Why didn't he highlight the terrible state of gun crime in inner London or the Crack problem country wide. If these people get elected it would be a disaster for this country, not that I'm such a fan of Labour these days. Neo-cons( it's like Scientology) a total farce to gain power and make the world in their image, sorry, GOD's image, Or is that L Ron Hubbard these days.
2007-07-10 16:30:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Hi Voice,
You probably know that I'm not a big supporter of the Conservative Party, but as an old fashioned kind of guy, I actually agree with Cameron's recent pronouncements on the value of marriage to society. All studies show that a married couple provide a more stable unit for children and I'm happy for government to set the lead on this one and use financial incentives to encourage marriage.
But I do love my museums and my pint, so Cameron's got a long way to go to capture my vote. A very long way.
2007-07-10 16:23:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
the idea of a broken society (if there is one thats any different to any other time) being down to broken families is very simplistic...there are a whole load of other reasons.. eg.. the mobile labour force, freedom of choice, womens lib, not understanding simple abuse, (even conditioning and the cycle of parental conditioning.).
the concept of success/failure, education focusing on getting jobs instead of useful information....etc etc
they have just run out of ideas to focus on to counter labour....
when someone actually admits to the downside of capitalism i might start listening....and as far as i can see labour seemed to have embraced it...
i cant tell the difference between them both.....
they just want power.....
they can all go take a hike....
2007-07-10 18:14:08 · answer #8 · answered by tim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agreed. But at the same time we finally have a party who recognise the value of the family unit as being essential to a stable society. Will I vote for them- only time will tell.
2007-07-10 16:49:36 · answer #9 · answered by one shot 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
NO NO NO!!! They just lie through there teeth to get the voters in. Thatcher ruined the Tories. Telling mothers they would get a working wage crap....
council Houses your right to buy she said that. Now look at the state of the housing situation in the UK. Crap
jobs Yeah right dont even get me started on that one.
The Tories care for the rich . Not for the poor
2007-07-10 16:20:20 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 4⤊ 3⤋