Re: R Stewart's ‘Billboards up but will candidates front up?' (The Sun, July 25). I fully agree with comments about candidates not standing on street corners, so we can see them and hear their policies.

With MMP almost 50 per cent of parliament consists of List members who don't state what they stand for, thereby not responsible to the public.

With 122 members against 99 members previously, is it any wonder our country is going backwards? Voting is essential. Don't be fooled into not voting, as this doesn't give you the right to complain. Not voting allows the wrong party to govern for the next three years. Show solidarity and strength to bring about change of government by casting your vote. This will show citizens of NZ will not be controlled by a parliament of only 50 per cent of elected members.

Don't let the citizens' call for a referendum be thrown out by Government because it doesn't fit their plans.

Give power back to the people. All MPs need to be selected by people and be accountable to the people.

Ken Allen, Katikati.