The billboards are going up for election time, as candidates try to steer you to vote for them. But not one will stand on the street corner to face you.

You might see them if you make an appointment, but only when they want and you have been screened as a friendly.

What a democracy. We don't need more politicians but less, and we as a people have to have more said. We don't need political parties but all independents.

Issues and laws should be put in place by voting from the public, not some arrogant politician who believes in their own cause.

The right to vote is a democratic right, but also the right not to vote is just as democratic and has more sway in the world as far as making change.

If the majority of people didn't vote then they will have to sit up and take note,.

Voting because you feel ‘the better the devil you know' or just ticking a box to make you feel you've done your duty - and even voting out off spite because of previous idiots - is not democratic.

Don't vote this year and watch political planners find a way to explain that away.

Give the power back to the people, from the wealthy to the poor, from businessmen to workers. We all have the right to choose on issues and laws as they arise.

We don't need electioneering rammed down our throats by zealous idiots. This system doesn't give you that right.

R Stewart, Te Puke.