They're not voting because...
- the electoral system is such that my...
the electoral system is such that my vote would have little effect in denting a large Tory majority. Even if I were in a three-way marginal, my choice would be between rotten, more rotten and hopeless. Most countries in Europe (including Scotland and Wales) have stable PR systems which avoid a government getting over 60% of the seats on 40% of the vote.
written 5th May 2005