ATFC Seagull
Aberystwyth Town FC
Apologies for another general election thread. Genuinely interested to hear NSC's views and this must apply to many more on here.
I (like I'd imagine more people than ever before at a general election) find myself mostly attracted to one of the more minor parties. However, they haven't a chance of winning my constituency which is a key Labour/Conservative marginal. Whilst I prefer the smaller party, I also (again like most people I'd imagine) have quite a strong opinion on who I'd prefer in No. 10 out of Miliband and Cameron. Do I vote with my conscience and know that, beyond being a statistic in any future debate on electoral reform, I am not in any way influencing the outcome of this election, or do I vote for the major party I prefer, knowing that in doing so I am perpetuating the system that discriminates against the party I most support?
(Of course there are many other considerations, not least the local candidates themselves).
Poll to follow.
I (like I'd imagine more people than ever before at a general election) find myself mostly attracted to one of the more minor parties. However, they haven't a chance of winning my constituency which is a key Labour/Conservative marginal. Whilst I prefer the smaller party, I also (again like most people I'd imagine) have quite a strong opinion on who I'd prefer in No. 10 out of Miliband and Cameron. Do I vote with my conscience and know that, beyond being a statistic in any future debate on electoral reform, I am not in any way influencing the outcome of this election, or do I vote for the major party I prefer, knowing that in doing so I am perpetuating the system that discriminates against the party I most support?
(Of course there are many other considerations, not least the local candidates themselves).
Poll to follow.