If we ensure a guaranteed stream of income for them, it will allow them to do what we want. i.e. run the country effectively.
2007-12-01 01:48:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Absolutely not! There is no evidence from other countries that state-funding of political parties prevents corruption or makes politics more honest. Politics are already too professionalised. State-funding takes this process further. Parties should have to live on what they can raise from supporters. Most of us dislike the idea of paying tax to finance political parties, even those we may vote for, and certainly those whose personnel and policies we detest. State-funding will make politicians even more unpopular than they are now...
2007-12-01 06:53:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No.
Those that are dishonest would continue to be so.
Better to leave the system alone and ensure those that act unlawfully receive a hefty prison sentence and a lifetime ban from any position of public office
2007-12-01 03:26:30 · answer #2 · answered by harryhotun 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why should we the Taxpayers pay to fund the political parties, with the salaries they`re on the should fund themselves.
If an individual stands for election for his local council he has to fund him/herself so why should high paid, lazy and stupid politicians have they`re campaigns paid for by us.
WE can`t guarantee an income for ourselves in the present economic climate where firms will take foreigners on before they will employ Brits.
2007-12-01 07:37:45 · answer #3 · answered by Jacqueline M 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
With the current crop that lead both parties, they have shown that they are completely incapable of running the counntry, so I have no desire to guarantee them a steady stream of income to continue their incompetence.
2007-12-01 01:56:32 · answer #4 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do not believe in the tax payer having to fork out for political parties. I see nothing wrong in donations being provided as long as it is done legally and within prescribed rules. It is up to each party to work to attract membership and donations.
2007-12-01 03:23:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Joan K. Not a single penny of my money is going to towards the BNP as long as I live or even die.
2007-12-01 08:00:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Funding should stay in the private sector. Caps on campaign contributions should be stronger, however.
2007-12-01 01:53:27 · answer #7 · answered by Perplexed Bob 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't want my taxes supporting political parties when I don't even agree with their manifestos.
2007-12-01 02:58:12 · answer #8 · answered by flint 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋