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Well it’s getting close for those who can’t wait to vote. From Monday (29/4/19) the Pre-Polling venues will be open for business and, if the recent past is any indication, around a third of the votes will be cast in this way. I think that all voters should wait until the day of the election to cast their vote. A small % will have a valid reason for voting early however the vast majority of early voters just vote because they can and that’s not a good enough excuse.
Why should you wait?
1. Not all initiatives (policies) have been addressed.
2. Not all howlers have occurred.
3. Make it a family affair (if you can) and vote together. Saves on petrol. If you walk to the voting booth you save on petrol and get some exercise.
4. The democracy snag can only be savoured after you’ve cast your vote on Election Day. Beware of imitations.
I’ve tried to engender some enthusiasm for the electoral process over a couple of weeks and I’m prepared to accept that I’ve missed the mark. Only 3 people have responded to the poll (2 in reality). There have been contributions from other posters but let’s face it I’m in a room by myself and I’m talking to myself. I need to get out of the house.
Why should you wait?
1. Not all initiatives (policies) have been addressed.
2. Not all howlers have occurred.
3. Make it a family affair (if you can) and vote together. Saves on petrol. If you walk to the voting booth you save on petrol and get some exercise.
4. The democracy snag can only be savoured after you’ve cast your vote on Election Day. Beware of imitations.
I’ve tried to engender some enthusiasm for the electoral process over a couple of weeks and I’m prepared to accept that I’ve missed the mark. Only 3 people have responded to the poll (2 in reality). There have been contributions from other posters but let’s face it I’m in a room by myself and I’m talking to myself. I need to get out of the house.

