Party Vibe

@GiantMidget 382985 wrote:

Yeah you’re right TG, Alot of the folk interviewed said they turned up half an hour before closing, bit fucking stupid really!

Also about those students who couldn’t vote. Most of em turned up without any voting cards and many were not actually registered with that particular area.

And they wonder why they weren’t allowed to vote, the twats.

Its not the point though, legally they cant refuse you because you dont have a polling card or any ID. And the people cant be blamed for an antiquated system that doesn’t tell you when the last admittance is so you have to try and guess how long the Q will be.

Just seems to me people fought and died for these rights, lets not let the media turn people against people. Councils have been cutting spending on polling day for years which is fine until you have a slightly higher turn out. The system is totally out of date.

@GiantMidget 383019 wrote:

How would you update it? Also I am not entirely defending the system. I am merely saying that in some of these instances it is the fault of the voters. Fair enough some got there on time but those leaving it to the last minute are a bit bloody lazy imo!

In my experience if people really want to vote then they’ll do it at the earliest opportunity. Not leave it half an hour before closing. Again I’m not defending the system, I just think some of these people have only themselves to blame.

Those who were turned away during the day though, that’s a completely different issue altogether.
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Voting wise I would have a “get here by 8 to get a guaranteed vote” so that people know there’s a cut off point. Perhaps (assuming it was a problem) ring fence council money for elections so they cant not put enough in and hope there wont be a big turnout. Have far more than could ever be needed voting forms as some places ran out.

Educate the police. As in some areas they were kicking people out even though they were indoors and had a ballet paper. As far as I understand it that is not correct, they should have been locked in and allowed to vote (some places did this). Doors must be locked and no more papers given out at 10, not that no one is allowed to vote. Not that you can totaly blame the police their understanding of the law is often basic at best in certain areas (think how long it takes to be a lawer as oposed to a copper I guses). Or I might be totally mistaken as its only things picked up from radio 4 and other media.

I think I would also have proportional representation as I cant see many drawbacks but then my knowledge of politics isnt very advanced so there probably are drawbacks I just dont fully understand them.

I see what you mean about people voting early, but what if you have kids and there’s an unforeseen circumstance that means you cant get there 2 hours early only 1. Doesn’t seem right that currently we just say tough tits and take away their legal right to vote. I bet your right though and a lot of people were just being useless and should have put in more planning, but then I fear a lot just dont have much free time to give.

who the hell would be a politician ay? damned if you do, damned if you dont.