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how to save the current political system of the UK

that'll sort it | 18.12.2011 12:24 | Other Press

as voter apathy is approaching 99% we need a system for everybody by default.

total vote

the biggest tragedy of the recent by election in London was a voter turnout of 28.8%. Make every election 100% turnout with a 'non vote' registering as a 'vote for the status quo' of that ward. This will force people to vote alternatively if required and re-engage the public with politics.

ability to force a referendum

the biggest problem is political power passing law, through the back door, unjust wars and taxes, not what we voted for. Be.

power to the people

that'll sort it

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that'll sort Be

18.12.2011 12:46

I was going to add something at the end there but decided to leave it be.

that'll sort it

any vote is a vote for the status quo

18.12.2011 13:03

any vote is a vote for the status quo

If you want to change things stop trying to justify putting impositions on other people, in life!

anarchist

on the other hand...

18.12.2011 13:36

...one can argue that it is everybody's duty to partake in the electoral system and only when this happens will we exact real change through society.

that'll sort it

learn from history

18.12.2011 13:50

you should impose compulsory work as well,. that would sort out the economic problems. There has been a precedent for this.

fritz saukel

less of the state

18.12.2011 13:55

no what i would do is guarantee everybody 1 days work a week if they wanted it and do away with dole.

that'll sort it