Democracy is a confusing thing.
The unexpected arrival of a postal vote for the South East Region Euro Elections raised the difficult question of where to cast my ballot. But even more confusing is the array of parties.
I’d like to vote Labour, but I have to choose between them and the Socialist Labour Party. But then what if I’m feeling a bit democratic; should I pick the Liberal Democrts, Pro Democracy: Libertas.eu, or No2EU: Yes to Democracy? Then again I’m quite a fan of the Green movement; but then I have a choice of The Green Party or The Peace Party- Non-Violence, Justics, Environment. What if I’m feeling a bit nationalist? I have to navigate my way through the British National Party, the English Democrats, United Kingdom First and the United Kingdom Independant Party. It’s all very confusing!
Were I allowed a second preference, the child in me would like to pick the elusive and secretive Roman Party. Ave!
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John Ritchie
Brigidjones
daveborland
dorameredith
bensemens
chrisblewitt
oliverjackson
maxattacks
joshualt
suzannahrobinson
kohalloran
jakelambertonline
smurphy2010
labourluke
bulsonline
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Don’t forget the Jury Team! Personally, I only consider those who I get leaflets from and then I access their policies, as well as various other measurements of their worthiness, then weigh up the pros and cons of each. Failing that I’d use the tryed and tested technique of “ini mini miny mo”.
Be thankful at least that there is the choice. There are plenty of places worldwide which do not have such luxury…
Is it true that the visit to the guild by Jacqui Smith was the final nail in her coffin? No wonder she asked for support to help her canvas in redditch!
Just get on with your studies, get your degree, and worry about politics when you’re a bit more mature and have worked in the real world.