RE: This is a statement.................
Originally from: frances fish
Hi Hilary, If we all thought that, nothing would ever change, certainly not for the better ! If we were to give up hope and "let it all happen ", there would be no debate. Why do you think that many consider a hung parliament a good option ? Because no one person or party would have so much power that they abuse it and would be forced to listen to other views, whatever their own "programme".Some women worked hard (even gave their lives) to get the vote for we girls and I, for one, will make full use of mine. Not for me the, we can't -change -things -so -why -bother, attitude.That is how they trample on the people, apathy is their best weapon,election by default.Funnily enough, this very chat-line was founded by the marvellous Jane, at a time when many needed to talk and exchange views and get help which was not available elsewhere.Reading the postings, such as that of David, some still are fighting back against injustice and that has to be a good thing,whether or not he actually makes a differnce, sitting back and doing nothing is not an option for some (luckily!). Politics divides but not all are charletons. Frances
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Originally from: Hilary Peters
Thanks for replying, Frances.
This is not about apathy or sitting back and doing nothing (which are two different things).
I'm not talking about giving up hope but giving up politics.
We can change things by other means. Indeed, I wonder how much is changed by politics. Ideas and actions are changed by talk and example. Very few by law.
Re people dying so that I could have the vote: I don't underestimate their courage and conviction, but if they really wanted to reach down the centuries and tell me what to do, they might acknowledge that taking an intelligent interest and denouncing corruption without joining in, are allowed. Forcing everyone to vote strikes me as undemocratic.
What is important?
Compassion and the sort of outrage that brought us all together.
These transcend politics.
With all good wishes,
Hilary
Originally from: David Oakes
Hi Hilary & Francis,
I would like to thank you both for replying to my e.mail about mr Blur, I have also had a message from Elizebeth Krsty,s
mum.Stating that her msp has contacted the ombidsman about Misty the goat and asked about further investigation about
her case. The reply was she does not think reopening her case is warented, yack. and would not get anywhere.Out of all
the people I have addressed this message to, there is about five of you good people who have shown any interest.Come
on guys and girls, mr blur has started his ball rolling now let us start our ball rolling.OK, my e.mail to the press needs a bit
of a tidy up if you wish to put your name on the bottom of it feel free. Not your full name your first name and county will
do nicely, our burning question is do you want this man back in power? take care, and thanks again for your help,,
David Oakes
Originally from: mona parr
2001 is still a raw topic for me and I noticed my farming neighbours were away today--their sheep were killed on Grand National Day (tests came back negative). They were going to take mine that day as well but changed their minds and left me to finish lambing into May before killing them.
So no I cannot forgive or forget that arrogant man who wanted his election day and hurt us so much.
I listen to all the parties not totally convinced by any, but will vote for the local man (currently an MSP) who lives in our community, was seen doing the family shop at 9.30pm in the local Co-op last night and is always ready to discuss issues you may have from small school closures, the state of country roads to despoiling our countryside with windfarms.
Originally from: Hilary Peters
I'm right behind you, David, even though I don't agree with you.
Lots of love,
Hilary
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