Gardengirl Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 I don't know about all the people who missed their vote, but some stood for between 1 hour and 90 minutes, and were then turned away at 10pm. So if some of these people started to queue at 8.30pm or before, I don't think they can be accused of being disorganised etc. Thinking back, over a period of a couple of years my OH used to leave home before 7 in the morning, arriving home maybe at 8pm. If others are in that position, they might prefer to have a quick wash and snack before exercising their vote. I don't think they can be blamed for losing their votes in the manner we've heard about and I 'm concerned thay if nothing changes, many will be put off voting in future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterG Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 [quote user="gardengirl "] Thinking back, over a period of a couple of years my OH used to leave home before 7 in the morning, arriving home maybe at 8pm. If others are in that position, they might prefer to have a quick wash and snack before exercising their vote. [/quote]Either don't have a wash and snack before you vote or use the postal voting system.............Simples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissie Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 GG. both my daughter and her husband get back late and have 2 young children that need feeding and putting to bed. + a cuddle and story reading. Husband went to vote first, daughter went as soon as he got back, in what she thought was plenty of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Peter G - I wonder why you seem to think that anyone would guess at last nights situation - on most other elections you could probably hold a dance in the election hall after 8.30 pm [:)]People simply followed their usual routine - unless you are actually a meercat there was nothing 'simples ' about it. [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 [quote user="Russethouse"]Peter G - I wonder why you seem to think that anyone would guess at last nights situation - on most other elections you could probably hold a dance in the election hall after 8.30 pm [:)][/quote]Let's Tango [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 It just takes two [:)][:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Yes John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mareille Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 [quote user="Swissie"]The First Past the Post system is unique to the UK (I think, correct me if I am wrong) - and is considered totally undemocratic by the rest of the world.Time for Electoral Reform?[/quote] A few years ago Italy introduced a first past past the post system in an effort to get rid of the ridiculous instability caused by prChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissie Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Which is why any PR system needs a 15% rule (eg. to be elected any party has to have 15% or more of the vote to be represented) - the Italian system is of course the worst possible exemple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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