General Chat

Most definately. We have only ever missed one vote in 40 years when we were in the course of moving house.

And yes I agree, if you don't vote you loose your right to complain.

County council results tomorrow. Europe Sunday.

I shall vote I always do, as everyone says if I don't vote I can't moan. Still I might vote for the Raving Loony party this time, oh sorry they are already in lol.
Pat

Isn't this the European Elections? I think it's really important to vote as they control what really seems to go on in this country.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7819889.stm



Why should I vote? How does the European parliament affect me?

The European Parliament has a considerable influence on the lives of EU citizens, whether they realise it or not. EU laws apply in all member states, and most laws passed by national parliaments are drafted in response to European directives (framework laws that have to be transposed into national law within a certain timescale).
The parliament is the only directly elected body in the European Union. The members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are there to represent citizens, as legislation is debated, amended, and either rejected or approved

The main parties are all as bad as each other at the moment. I would hate the lack of voting because of this to give the opportunity to some of the more extreme parties to get in. So I will go along as usual and put my mark.

Jacky

Yes,

It really is a must for everyone to do it regardless of what is going on.

I'll be voting, you can't have the right to moan if you don't !!!
at least by voting it gives the party you choose the best opportunity to get in & hopefully change things.

I'll be voting. Nothing's going to change if we don't.

I may call in at the voting booth to see if there is anybody willing to listen to my case. the neighbourhood watch at the back of me have changed the locks on the gate and refusing to allow me access. I use that gate to cycle to and from work. Been trying for probably a year now to get a key and nobody will let me borrow one to get one cut as they have all been told not to let me have one. Been to a solicitor but its going to cost me too much to take action. The deeds of my house say I have right of way to all passages leading to the rear of my property.
So while the mp's are claiming their allowances the honest working person cant even get any interest in a key that costs less than a fiver!!!!!!

After all the latest fiasco with the goverment i cant see the point in it mysef.