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Thread #50339   Message #764077
Posted By: Gareth
12-Aug-02 - 06:56 PM
Thread Name: BS: what are politicians for?
Subject: RE: BS: what are politicians for?
Speaking as one who does his little best within the British/Welsh political circles, and as one who has qualified as an "Election Agent" there are times when I wonder why I am spending my time getting other **** elected.

But I'll tell you why I do it.

The purpose of power it to change things, Hopefully for the best. Sometimes we have to compromise. Sometimes we have to surrender. Very occasionally we win.

But if you have a system reliant upon percieved democracy you are left little choice, Participate or let apathy rule.

What choice is that.

Gareth

" And who was left to speak for me ".