Posted by alexandra_k on November 1, 2004, at 2:38:23
In reply to Re: Its a complicated one » alexandra_k, posted by Fi on October 31, 2004, at 15:35:36
I didn't vote last election because I didn't care. I didn't really see what difference it would make whether Labor or National got the coalition. I believed in oligarchies around then I think, and because I am so ill informed I didn't think that I should get to vote. But now I have given up on that one... We fought for the right to vote, and I agree that we should have that right - but I think it is a further decision whether we choose to exercise that right or not. If we don't care then I prefer that people refrain rather than just picking someone fairly randomly just because they think they have some obligation. Best I can figure voting is the right, and it is jury service that is the corresponding duty.
But now I see that it does make a difference (especially in terms of welfare policies).
There were student protests of Australia's support of the war when I was over there last summer. They were not happy campers.I didn't find you to be pompous at all (PBC to yourself :-) - take care.
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