Thanks for your post of 10 Feb 04 - 08:40 AM, Strolling Johnny, you personify my point perfectly. By all means moan, complain and criticise, but please don't tell me that democracy does not exist in the UK, just because it is not served up to you on a plate.

I repeat - For democracy to work it requires involvement, a democratic system of government does not run on auto - You obviously think it should, little wonder that you are disappointed and disillusioned.