Looking at the comments that people have made on this site, the Tweets that have been posted and the number of fans we have on Facebook, it’s obvious that people are extremely angry about their lack of voting power. I’m pleased to say that most say they will vote anyway – either tactically to keep a particular party out, or with their hearts, even if they know their vote doesn’t have a high chance of helping to decide the winner.
However, a significant minority indicate that they have decided not to vote after learning the truth about their voter power. Indeed this site has been criticised for encouraging voter apathy and encouraging a low turnout.
To those who criticise all I can say is don’t shoot the messenger. If people are put off voting elections I’m not surprised. This system is broken and serves only a minority. It’s no wonder that people are not politically engaged. This website exists to try to make as many people aware of the injustice built into the system.
To those who see this site and think there is no point in casting a vote, I urge you to reconsider. This election is too important for you to waste your vote. There is a chance, a slim chance, that we will have an opportunity to reform the system in the new parliament. The only way that will happen is if people vote for reform.
In these last two days, please have a look at the manifestos, question your local candidates and vote positively for one that is promising to support fair votes for Westminster. Even if your candidate has no chance of winning because you live in a safe seat with no voter power, vote for them anyway. The higher the national share in favour of reform candidates, the stronger our voice will be after the election.
The outcome of this election is still very uncertain, but if we all vote positively for candidates that support fair votes, maybe this will be the last election where the power of our vote will be decided by the postcode we live in.
