[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Livia

Hey Joey... actually, I'm not sure who I want to win the General Election. There isn't anyone out there who reflects my ideals.

As for engaging young people in politics, I'd get young interested in politics. into schools. Maybe politics students. When I worked for the Tories, they had Conservative Future (which used to be Young Conservatives) who would go into schools and talk to young people about voting and politics and how it works and affects them. It wasn't done from the Tory slant, their aim was to get young people thinking and discussing about politics. It was young people engaging with young people and in the areas it happened, it was successful. I don't know if other parties do this, but if they don't, they should.

I also think it's vitally important to remember that politicians are not some elite, far above us. They are public servants.

I love your posts - as you know - but I'm not convinced that including politics in the curriculum of a lot of our schools will do much good, because we already have a diverse range of subjects from Maths to Geography and English, and yet a hell of a lot of 17 year olds can't spell 'Cat' and think '4 x 4' is a car.

[MTVN]

Originally Posted by James

That was interesting behind-the-scenes documentary I have just watched 'Inside the Commons' on the BBC. First part of 4.

Apparently the Houses of Parliament needs a huge amount of renovation work on it, running into billions. They mentioned that in the (first part of the) documentary but didn't go into detail about it.

I saw that as well, was really interesting

[arista]

They will make pushing the Red button
to vote easy so a 4 year old could do it.


Everyone will have a private code
that must be keyed in before you vote

They will do a few years of Special tests
of all ages of people

Then it will be the better safe way to vote
and that special one
"None Of The Above"

So non voters stay non voters

[Niall]

Well I'd say such apathy is warranted sadly. When all the main political parties blur into one homogenous mess of ineffectuality, then there aren't many other pertinent reactions you can have.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Niall

Well I'd say such apathy is warranted sadly. When all the main political parties blur into one homogenous mess of ineffectuality, then there aren't many other pertinent reactions you can have.

Yes so the 2 debates with 7 leaders is for you


And when the home voting comes in
they have a section for you
Press Red for "None Of The Above"