[AProducer'sWetDream]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

MPs, Councillors and Party canvassers get branded they don't care or never bother if they never appear to talk to people.

Then get moaned at or ridiculed when they do.

As someone who has canvassed in elections for years.
It's still sometimes daunting knocking at someone's door, being apprehensive of the greeting or lack of you're going to get.
Or even unnecessary abuse.

All very sad.

This.

I've started canvassing quite a bit this year. Honestly this idea that it's edgy or funny to have a go at people who are just trying to do something positive with their time and change their community is so tiresome.

So often the same people who moan about politicians being out of touch are the same ones who slam the door in my face when I try and talk to them.

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by AProducer'sWetDream

This.

I've started canvassing quite a bit this year. Honestly this idea that it's edgy or funny to have a go at people who are just trying to do something positive with their time and change their community is so tiresome.

So often the same people who moan about politicians being out of touch are the same ones who slam the door in my face when I try and talk to them.

Exactly.
However when you get the deceit ones thankfully it makes it worthwhile.
Even when they disagree with us.

It's nice to interact and I've had some wonderful chats with people I'll never forget.