05/06/2010: "Election day!"

after claim and counter claim, promise after promise... the day of the general election is finally here.

its been a long drawn out 4 weeks, even longer in my area as labour started leaflet dropping in late january, at last, its now down to us, the people to place a simple cross beside which ever candidate we choose.

im already well into middle age, yet this will be only my 5th general election vote... and it will be my vote, i always vote without fail, its a right i have, and regardless of wether or not people believe that first past the post system is best or proportional representation is the way to go, the message from me is the same:

"if you dont vote, then you cant complain about anything elected parties bring in!"

there is no such thing as a "wasted vote" - a vote for your local independant candidate could help them regain their deposit and encourage them to stand again in future giving you more choice in elections to come.

most important of all - a vote cast for any party or individual, increases voter turn out which makes those in power in councils or westminster, take more notice of your immediate area, and your area will benefit from more investment and more consideration from those who work for us.

i dont give a fig who you vote for, just PLEASE USE YOUR VOTE.

if you mess up in the booth when you goto vote, ask the officer for a replacement slip
if you missed your postal vote date for sending in, take your postal vote form along to the voting office and the officer will allow you to cast your vote.

exercise your rights to vote tomorrow, with a smile on your face.