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Date: Feb 1, 2010

Real Democracy

Hairyloon · Member

We certainly need electoral reform, but PR is overrated.

If we want real democracy, we need to get more people voting; preferably everybody.
I used to be in favour of compulsory voting, but decided that carrot was better than stick, so now I favour the idea of giving some sort of bonus to all those who can be bothered to vote.
I thought a small rebate off their council tax.

Spidergran · Member

An Open Democracy piece that suggests the problem is far greater; a bit depressing, really. It does show how important Democracy Club is, though.
http://www.opendemocracy.net/philippe-marliere/decline-of-europes-social-democratic-parties

Rwth of Cornovii · Newbie

Yes, I like the idea of a small rebate on council tax, but it would have to be small. Preferably added to everyone's and removed when they vote.

I don't work for the Council, but I'd hate good people to lose their jobs because there isn't enough money to pay them. There are a lot of smile

teachers who work in Education support. One colleague (way back) who supported Head Teachers in doing their jobs properly, as a mentor. There were bully smile

ng head teachers, who she was guiding into more productive staff management.