[Politics] Are you voting today?

[Giraffe]

Got to be honest I completely forgot it was the council elections today. All seems very low key. Only remembered because my local MP emailed me reminding me to vote. Funnily enough I won't be voting for his lot.

 

[Titanic]

Only Police and Crime Commissioner election where we are... voted last week.

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

it's an utter privilege to be able to vote. Of course I am.

 

[Westdene Seagull]

Only PCC today here - and no I won't be voting because, as per the voter ID thread, I don't agree with running the police with politicians.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Yes, women went to prison, endured torture and died to enable me to vote. I always vote even if it is to register a protest.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Only PCC today here - and no I won't be voting because, as per the voter ID thread, I don't agree with running the police with politicians.

Then spoil your paper to say so. Silence changes nothing.

 

[The Mole]

Already voted… as said earlier it is a privilege to be able to - postal vote sent earlier in the week. A lot of activity from the Green Party in a place which has been Tory forever… be Interesting to see all the new Green voters turning up in their Bentleys to vote.
the only interesting thing about the mayor vote is how big a percentage Andy Burnham will get.

 

[Publius Ovidius]

No. On holiday again

 

[Weststander]

I forgot. I’m a postal voter, I’ll have a look at the local manifestos, then get it done.

 

[Westdene Seagull]

Then spoil your paper to say so. Silence changes nothing.

A close to zero percent turnout could also change things. Every main political party supports the PCC elections ( it's another chance for power ) so even if I spoil my ballot paper it would make zero difference ( and unlike real elections, there is no requirement to read out words added to a spoilt ballot ).

 

[Is it PotG?]

Something to do, gets me out of the house and I can talk to the people there for an hour or so

 

[Hugo Rune]

I wasn’t going to bother but having seem some responses here, I’ll place a vote for the commissioner to cancel out a Tour vote.

 

[dolphins]

No - only PCC here and got a horrible family matter which is a MUCH higher priority for the Dolphins family today.

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

Only PCC today here - and no I won't be voting because, as per the voter ID thread, I don't agree with running the police with politicians.

Nip down and write "Absolute Waste of Time" on your ballot. I've just read the statements by the candidates in my area and they either read "I've got more police out on the streets to reduce anti-social behaviour" or "If elected I'd get more police out on the streets to reduce anti-social behaviour".

Obviously the Conservative candidate is a former policeman and soldier because of course they are. And the Lib Dem candidate is a former solicitor with a colourful stripey tie because of course they are. The Labour candidate (the incumbent) seems to have had about 20jobs over the last 40years and some of them even sound as if they'd involve some relevant experience but I'm buggered if I have any idea if she's done a good job or even what "doing a good job" looks like for a PCC.

I've got the Tees Valley Mayor election as well to get me out of the house so I'll vote in the PCC while I'm down there, possibly based on what coloured socks I happen to be wearing at the time.

 

[Gwylan]

I was hesitating but my son has a vote for the first time and wants me to go to the polling station with him. So, I'll toddle along later

 

[A1X]

Police & Crime Commissioner only here, and I refuse to vote in these elections as I believe they're a waste of time and money and politicise the police force, so won't be voting on principle.

I obviously would vote in any other form of election, but not these. The whole system should be scrapped.

 

[Monkey Man]

I’ve voted in every possible election since I was 18. But not PCC. I’m simply not qualified to judge the candidates and I don’t think it’s right to choose them based on party loyalties.

 

[RandyWanger]

No, I forgot and won't get home in time. Annoyed at myself over it.

 

[Curious Orange]

Only Police and Crime Commissioner election here too, can't be bothered with that faff!

 

[Greg Bobkin]

No, mainly because I've always been of the opinion that my single vote won't make a difference to the outcome. And also because I'm pretty politically agnostic and it doesn't really get me going like it does to other people.

I know that's not the 'right' opinion to offer but, like people having the right to vote, people have the right to NOT vote too, should they wish.

Anyway, good luck those taking part and voting. I hope you get the result you want