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Libby · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 5:14 pm Post subject:

isn't there a country where its the law to vote??
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Becki · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 5:42 pm Post subject:

I know I said Mark makes me, but I probably would anyway. His reasons are because of the people who died for this country so that we could have the freedom to vote. He is quite right and it is something I agree with.
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Cabbagepatch · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 6:25 pm Post subject:

I vote because I am lucky enough to be able to although I do admit to the "really can't be arsed" times! Not sure I would be brave enough to chain myself to a fence or chuck myself under a horse to make a bold statement.

It seems to me that the majority of MPs spout forth whatever they think we the general public would like to hear and change their tune accordingly Evil or Very Mad

So, I vote for our local LibDem MP who has been in seat for many years and is fantastic. If we contacted him tonight with a big problem, he would respond. And have a genuine interest.

General elections I vote either Green or Raving Mad Stupid Looney Party...

sparhawkiw · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:48 pm Post subject:

[quote="Lizzie"] my OH, for instance, has only ever voted once in his whole life, and that was for Thatcher Twisted Evil

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Lizzie, have you read your signature lately

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Lizzie · 5 Star Club Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Posts: 2990

Harrumph

Libbiy, I *think* voting is compulsory in Australia....
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Libby · Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 8:59 am Post subject:

if they made it compulsory here I wonder how that would change things???
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Jacky · Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 10:39 am Post subject:

It would be interesting to see Confused

Would people take more interest, would that mean more door knockers?

My front door hasn't been found yet Wink

however one of my neighbours is hoping to become our local MP Rolling Eyes

Libby · Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 1:11 pm Post subject:

would the BNP get in???

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"If we reduce the amount of stuff we allow to accumulate in our lives, we won't have to organise it"
Elaine St James from her book 'Simplicity'

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