The current election has been a complete farce with the two main parties racing to the bottom so that it is almost impossible to tell them apart. I have just sent the following letter to my local Labor MP in the hope the party leadership will change what they do in the next election
This is to let you know that I will be placing the Labor party third on my ballot paper this Saturday, despite being someone who would normally have placed you first or second. I have been so disgusted with with the lack of vision,leadership and principle displayed by Gillard and the ALP that I cannot bring myself to support you.
Specific policy issues that have also caused me grave concern include:
* Internet filter
* Equal rights for the gay community
* Almost total abdication of responsibility on the issue of climate change
* “Dog whistling” around the issue of asylum seekersYou may get some small crumb of comfort that I am placing the Liberals 4th.
I hope things will be better for the next election.
Regards
