JD this is such an important issue. How many people don't have their vote counted and what affect does that have on the overall count? When it comes down to close ballots it is really important.

Stand up before the election to ensure your rights are fulfilled. You have that right and if it changes the course of history then it is vitally important.

In Oz we are fined if we do not vote, though it is easy enough to have the fine recalled by saying that "I am exercising my democratic right not to vote" they are unable to touch you if you make that statement.

I prefer the US way of voting; one person one vote and no preferences, at least you know you vote is not given to a party that you don't approve of, but who have made a deal with ine of the major parties to give them their votes. To me that is undemocratic and creates autocratism.

Bu I agree with the others and say stand up and be counted, you have that right and it is an important one. A matter of one vote can change the outcome,

Good luck with it,

Rhiannon