tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4668503424134232141.post4080700358786065163..comments2024-03-29T00:25:12.331-07:00Comments on Scribblings of R.A.Israel Jebasingh: "We the people"R.A.Israel Jebasingh IAShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17651781222669145636noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4668503424134232141.post-18175480787188476042024-01-26T22:58:53.585-08:002024-01-26T22:58:53.585-08:00For the most current and accurate information on K...For the most current and accurate information on Kenya trade statistics, I recommend checking Import Globals. For more information about global import export data visit our website.<br /><a href="https://www.importglobals.com/kenya-Import-data" rel="nofollow">Kenya Import Data</a>Import-Globalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02441335788559708092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4668503424134232141.post-87013560690604477632010-04-24T22:07:44.652-07:002010-04-24T22:07:44.652-07:00considering the level of depoliticisation and pers...considering the level of depoliticisation and personality cults in our country, compulsory voting will be a revolutionary stepAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4668503424134232141.post-82934876232408961652010-04-17T02:32:31.079-07:002010-04-17T02:32:31.079-07:00Removal of names of those who did not vote in an e...Removal of names of those who did not vote in an election without a valid reason should be cut off from the electoral rolls. This can help to weed out bogus polling and "money for vote" culture. Voting is a citizens right, but if he fails to use it, the constitution should have the right to revoke it.PSJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16473534963004338997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4668503424134232141.post-76272691554649082122010-04-15T09:11:42.920-07:002010-04-15T09:11:42.920-07:00Samuel, checked the site.Like Singapore, India sho...Samuel, checked the site.Like Singapore, India should also opt for Compulsory voting.R.A.Israel Jebasingh IAShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17651781222669145636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4668503424134232141.post-31832092743011037062010-04-15T03:25:30.766-07:002010-04-15T03:25:30.766-07:00Guys, check this out. http://www.elections.gov.sg/...Guys, check this out. http://www.elections.gov.sg/voters_compulsory.htmlPSJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16473534963004338997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4668503424134232141.post-78919713382430700452010-04-14T03:58:46.746-07:002010-04-14T03:58:46.746-07:00Amalan and Smitha, I agree with you that 49-O is n...Amalan and Smitha, I agree with you that 49-O is not complete.But in my view, whatever additional choices we give to voters, it may increase voter turnout may be by just another 2%. Still our people would find tourist places or movies. Why? The reason people who do not vote invariably give is, they do not have choices and all politicians are bad. If that is the truth, then voter turnout in first 3 general elections should have been at least 90% if not 100% because most of the candidates were freedom fighters and corruption was not a issue.Pathetically, the voter turn out never crossed 55% in first 3 general elections. So in my view, even if Mahatma Gandhi takes a birth again and contest in Election, our middle class and upper class voters would say Gandhiji is not a good candidate and spend their time at tourist place or at home.So in my view, unless compulsory voting is made a law(Already many countries have done it. Gujarat has done for local elections), we cannot expect any change.R.A.Israel Jebasingh IAShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17651781222669145636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4668503424134232141.post-44218313717015423942010-04-14T00:12:18.975-07:002010-04-14T00:12:18.975-07:00In my view, most of the middle and upper class, do...In my view, most of the middle and upper class, do not vote....as they most of them do not even have a voter's id. They, for some reason, think that it is a waste of time, to get their voter's id or ration card or any such thing which the common man needs. They get one only if it becomes mandatory for some other reason, and they are left with no choice but to acquire one. <br /><br />But, nothing stops them from being critical about the government. 49-0, will not work in these cases, as some of them have a lot of lame excuses, like "none of the politicians are worth voting for" etc etc, but just do not want to go and stand in a line and vote.<br /><br />So there needs to be some solution to this.surekhanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4668503424134232141.post-24939413309962149552010-04-13T10:37:38.078-07:002010-04-13T10:37:38.078-07:00I dont agree with 49-o it is as good as sitting at...I dont agree with 49-o it is as good as sitting at home.I was talking about something like what Mr Amlan said..I couldnt put it as clearly as him though...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809959450484912842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4668503424134232141.post-56214527024515085902010-04-13T09:02:59.962-07:002010-04-13T09:02:59.962-07:00Smitha, 49-O is the answer for your question or if...Smitha, 49-O is the answer for your question or if we want to go ahead further, Amalan's fantasy may be the solution.But as of now, 49-O gives an option of not voting for any candidate but at the same time exercising one's vote.R.A.Israel Jebasingh IAShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17651781222669145636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4668503424134232141.post-32211661919503875442010-04-13T02:46:12.102-07:002010-04-13T02:46:12.102-07:00It may sound absurd, but true that some of my frie...It may sound absurd, but true that some of my friends haven't used their 'right to vote' not even once in their lifetime. This is the tendency of the people around us.<br /><br />But given a chance to speak up on the issues they have a lot to say and many to criticize.<br /><br />I feel, lets not think too much or talk big always on such topics but simply go ahead and make best use of the opportunity given to us. That is do our duty first.<br /><br />And like you said, if we cant do it then stop talking like intellectuals.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13198845925800408933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4668503424134232141.post-53146358890762718422010-04-12T22:07:14.162-07:002010-04-12T22:07:14.162-07:00Israel...49-0 is only an escapist solution that th...Israel...49-0 is only an escapist solution that the Government has conveniently made available to prevent stoking the actual problem.<br /><br />Why dont we have a separate column where they obtain voters' opinion..i.e. a multiple selection choice with the question "Who are the people you think are not fit and/or do not deserve to govern this state/country/ULB ?"<br /><br />I am sure none of the middle/ upper class will take a vacation nor watch TV. Rather, it would be an embarrassing but truthful reply to the politicians. Based on these results, the option of "To Vote" can be exercised. As for the COST involved in undertaking such an exercise, it is nothing in comparison to the Billions/years wasted otherwise.<br /><br />My 2 cent worth. Just a fantasy maybe.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06429421807936546875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4668503424134232141.post-10094804374508231622010-04-12T09:54:17.129-07:002010-04-12T09:54:17.129-07:00We had 40% of voting in the recent BBMP elections,...We had 40% of voting in the recent BBMP elections,and naturally everyone is blaming the middle class and the upper middle class <br />voters.Some of my friends justified their not voting saying that these politicians are not worth votes.I say..whether the voting is 40% or 10% they are anyway going to elect the candidate with majority votes...so our not voting is not going to hav any affect on the politicians unless there is a complete boycott of voting which is practically not possible.So yes compulsary voting is necessary indeed ,but so is negative voting then,because people are frustrated with the corrupt politicians which <br />repells them from voting but if there is negative voting there is atleast a chance for them to express their view directly and the vote seekers would think twice before taking the voters for granted. Is there any rule for negative voting??By the way..my maid told me that she took Rs 1000 for her vote.Looks like they hav a standard rate fixed throuout the country ;-))Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809959450484912842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4668503424134232141.post-59627358519603101482010-04-12T08:49:21.188-07:002010-04-12T08:49:21.188-07:00Majority in this world do not have the voting righ...Majority in this world do not have the voting right and dont have the opportunity to elect their mandate. We dont understand the preciousness of what we possess right now.There is no point in making complaints. We cannt get more than that of what we deserve. Serious issues are presented in a very subtle way. Im sure it will initiate a qualitative change in the system. Congrats!ilangovan Balakrishnannoreply@blogger.com