In one newspaper yesterday, I was given pause for thought.A writer vehemently stated his opposition to the concept of 'government by referenda' ... except ... in circumstances whereof he approved - which incidentally and not particularly relevantly - were to do with matters pertaining to electoral reform.
Let us consider a few of the flaws here:
1] The politicians ride roughshod over the people meaning that
2] All governments are unrepresentative.
3] We are told what we must think - which, coincidentally is precisely what the ruling class thinks.
4] As the ruling class are largely guided by the principles of the liberal left - that is what 'voters' get by default.
5] Political correctness is inevitable.
6] What is so wrong with referenda when the system works so darn well in Switzerland?
7] On all moral matters - and in many more pragmatic areas too - what qualifies a politician to be the conscience of the people?
8] It shows no trust of the electorate and
9] Clearly FEARS what the voters would do.
If we pause to ponder awhile - we can only assume that their 'authority' is threatened but
10] Do they in fact possess 'authority' or is it mere 'power'?
CONCLUSION.
The only people who do not want referenda are those who grasp that they will lose out in a situation which permits true democracy.
PS. UKIP wants to give power back (??) to the people. It is the only party saying "We want your views - we do NOT tell you what you must think and believe!"
THAT is why UKIP is distinct from all the rest!
