Thread for the UK heads (show, Hang)

registertovote · 03-12-2006, 05:06 AM

I just read an article about registering to vote, saying it helps you
to be a part of society because your vote is your voice being heard by
government. It is a way of demonstrating that you are equal and that
you do count. It is your way to get things changed. What do you think?

Barnard17 · 03-12-2006, 07:10 AM

Yes, to an extent. The votes are incredibly biased due to the constituency system, which is why the Lib Dems are pushing for proportional representation. But to use the flaws as a reason to bouycott the system is more detrimental to voicing your system. On the other hand, abstaining from voting so as to show your distaste for the policies of each of the main parties can be a powerful tool. So basically, register to vote but don't feel required to actually vote. Not to mention that you should already be talking to your MP if you want change. He's there for you and the constituency, he should be available to talk to about issues and he should be willing to do something about things that the constituency feels strongly about regardless of the party policy. If not, vote in someone else next election because he's failing his constituency.

littleknowitall · 03-12-2006, 01:33 PM

im 16, can't vote, but im a "UK head" so i wanna be part of the posse *looks pathetic*

heh, sort of glad i can't vote really, don't know shi9t about politics, don't want to and i don't care what the adverts say. they bring that agedown for voting it'll mean i have an obligation to something, nd i don't want that..

03-12-2006, 05:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
registertovote Groupie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 0	Thread for the UK heads I just read an article about registering to vote, saying it helps you to be a part of society because your vote is your voice being heard by government. It is a way of demonstrating that you are equal and that you do count. It is your way to get things changed. What do you think?

03-12-2006, 07:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Barnard17 My home? Discabled, Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 204	Yes, to an extent. The votes are incredibly biased due to the constituency system, which is why the Lib Dems are pushing for proportional representation. But to use the flaws as a reason to bouycott the system is more detrimental to voicing your system. On the other hand, abstaining from voting so as to show your distaste for the policies of each of the main parties can be a powerful tool. So basically, register to vote but don't feel required to actually vote. Not to mention that you should already be talking to your MP if you want change. He's there for you and the constituency, he should be available to talk to about issues and he should be willing to do something about things that the constituency feels strongly about regardless of the party policy. If not, vote in someone else next election because he's failing his constituency. __________________ Vita brevis, Occasio praeceps

03-12-2006, 01:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
littleknowitall Pow! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,671	im 16, can't vote, but im a "UK head" so i wanna be part of the posse looks pathetic heh, sort of glad i can't vote really, don't know shi9t about politics, don't want to and i don't care what the adverts say. they bring that agedown for voting it'll mean i have an obligation to something, nd i don't want that..