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Bins, parking or Iraq?

Friday, 4th May 2007, 10:18am

So did any one vote in the local elections last night or is it for u a case of "don't vote - it only encourages them?". A dj sprinkled dinner party earlier this week saw us talking more bins and parking than Iraq and cash for honours. Whilst our Andrea enjoyed her first vote yesterday I couldn't help but think how dull democracy must seem. The debate had not been had, though our recycling bins are a little heavier this week thanx to a plethora of 'vote for me' leaflets. Would Pankhurst have been proud of us I wondered?
So did you exercise your democratic right or is the only cross your gonna put in a box this week a football kit clad one at the Wag's May Ball?
K x

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jimmegee

Comment by jimmegee on Friday, 4th May 2007, 5:02pm

Too right I voted! Everyone I know moans about all three of the above issues with frightening regularity and it's plain dumb to then not try and do something about it at the ballot box on the rare chances we get. Although I didn't end up going Green, I'm kind of chuffed B&H council has ended up with six more of 'em on the benches.

Enough politics, let's boogie :-)

brighton

Comment by brighton on Friday, 4th May 2007, 5:44pm

Hi Guyz,

Yes, I voted by post last week so with any luck the Royal Mail should deliver my ballot paper in a few weeks time! Local elections are always a bit 'quirky' as the public do vote for varied issues from parking to wheelie bins. I agree it's good to see the Green's gaining ground in our City...
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Boyzmate

Comment by Boyzmate on Sunday, 6th May 2007, 11:30am

Ooooh politics on Real Brighton and not "club/music" politics .. I luv it ...
My motto, "If you don't vote, don't moan"
Whatever your affiliations centrally, local issues are what should be considered in local elections and since moving to Brighton, i've wanted the present administration at B&H coun...
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jonny_m

Comment by jonny_m on Sunday, 6th May 2007, 1:01pm

I have to add that I can understand why people don't bother to vote... Endless leaflets saying the same things, one after another, from all the major parties (and some smaller ones), just full of rhetoric and some vague and empty promises. Voter disillusion is rife for good reason!

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