No Polling on Thursdays
We believe in democracy and that everyone should have the right to vote. By having a polling on a Thursday it is clear that the intent of the government to limit the ability of many who are away from... continue reading »
"students would find Thursdays awkward"
"Disenfranchising the student vote is a step towards facism, http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,,2064157,00.html"
"Voting should certainly be on Friday/Saturday to accommodate those who work/ study outside their Constituency!"
"Be fair/play fair"
"The only way there should be an election on a thursday is if its a 4 day holiday weekend!"
"Want to vote, cant vote if during week. make it friday at least so finish work early and vote"
"obviously afraid of the huge SF student vote"
"Disenfranchising young voters won't save this government!!"
"I lived in Australia for 3 years and it was compulsary to vote in elections. I think everything should be done to encourage the biggest turnout for the election."
"I firmly disagree with the election taking place on a thursday. It is ridiculus. It makes far more sense for it to be on a Friday or Saturday when people are free to get to polling stations. Also students and other people working away from home, how are t"
"i will have to take a day off work. I was an undecided voter before but if i have to use one of my holiday days to vote i'll be voting for the opposition"