Campaign tactics ‘lazy’
In the ‘good old days’ political candidates used to door-knock the electorate in the lead-up to the election, although that was the only time you ever saw them.
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Apparently that has all changed.
Now you don't see them at all.
Instead they have a computer call you at home and an automated voice waffles on about why you shouldn't vote for the other guy.
That you're on the Do Not Call register is unimportant.
They don't care.
Nor do they care enough to explain why you should vote for them instead, which just convinces me not to vote for them at all.
If you want me to vote for you, convince me I should, otherwise I'll do my best to minimise your electoral funding so next time you can't afford to be so lazy.
At the very least that means voting for someone who is unlikely to get enough votes to receive electoral funding.
You can have my last or second last preference.
That will let me watch TV in peace and keep my recycle bin free of your propaganda.
Paul Fuller
Raymond Terrace
Positive move into Cove
I am a new person to the area and I had to catch a bus as my car was being repaired.
The bus trip was great but unfortunately my wallet fell out of my pocket during the ride.
I was informed by most people that I would not see the wallet again.
I went through the normal procedure of informing the bus company, police, my bank and RMS and thought that was it – never to be seen again the $190 in cash plus credit cards etc.
However on Monday I received a phone call from the bus company to inform me that they had my wallet.
It had been handed in including all the cash and cards.
When I picked up the wallet I was informed that even the estate agent whom I purchased my new home from had phoned up to ensure that I had contacted the correct people.
It is great to know that I have moved into a caring, trusting region/community.
Roger Norman Groves
Fullerton Cove
Boon to Boomerang
To those concerned about the future of Boomerang Park must realise that it will always exist for the benefit of Raymond Terrace residents and tourism.
Whatever developments deemed bona fide, viable and feasible by the Port Stephens Council management on Boomerang Park will enhance this town.
The reliance on honesty and positive progress is an essential need in towns in rural Australia.
Ian Saunders OAM
Raymond Terrace
Is this democracy
I always thought democracy meant we had a personal freedom to enjoy life as one would wish – provided it did not override or interfere with the personal rights of others.
I believed this basic principle was worth protecting, even by going to war.
As I look at the current political system, I question; ‘do we have a democracy or is it an oligarchy?
The present system fails many of us and violates the human rights of many decent citizens.
Some examples are compulsory voting, denying the terminally ill the right to legal voluntary-assisted dying with dignity and denying same-sex couples the right to legal marriage.
None of these satisfy my opinion as to what democracy is.
H Andrei
Eagleton