Reading the letters that support and condemn political parties completely supports my theory: this system we have promotes hate - and the inability to effectively allow the country to be successful on a continued basis.

It is a real shame that the only time we, as a nation, pull together is either in a time of world war or when sports takes the stage.

We, as voters, are either so staunch in our support for a party - that no matter what they do or say we stick with them just because of our hate for others - or we are so disappointed with what there is to offer we swap and change or just do not bother.

There are those that say ‘if you don't vote you have no right to complain'. Well I say we do, we just don't chose to support a failing system unlike those who do - and still moan even when their party gets in. I suggest we do not do things we dislike; human nature is what that is.

This system can only change by law, but unfortunately the parties seem to be hellbent on keeping it alive - and it seems to me voters are getting more frustrated and are now thinking about other options.

Please, if you're feed up or have doubt, do not vote - do not do something you disagree, or are disappointed, with. One million didn't vote last year. Let's make it two million and force the issue for change, rather staying on this ferris wheel of promises, lies, and denial. It's time we all worked as a well-oiled engine rather than one that misfire's and makes a lot of noise.

R Stewart, Te Puke.