Originally Posted by mattmy99

Warning:
Can of worms = opened.

With the election looming, and Labor & Liberal not providing much in the way of inspiring leadership, you might be tempted to pass your vote to the Greens or another alternative party.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and it's not my place (nor my nature) to push my personal opinion upon anyone else. However, what I do ask, is before you vote for anyone, be sure you understand and agree with the policies they represent.
The greens for example have some very attractive policies in regards to environmental issues, which make them very attractive, however, a little bit of reading and investigation uncovers policies that I'm not so fond of. (Yes, the majority of my opinion in regards to these policies is based on, but not limited to, my beliefs as a christian... but hear me out)

These policies include:
-replacing school Chaplains with secular counsellors.
-remove Scripture teaching at state schools.
-Stop prayers in Parliament; and
-Provide abortion and euthanasia effectively on demand.
-Supporting gay marriage.

A lot of you probably don't give a rats about the above stances, and like I said, everyone's entitled to their own opinion. All I ask is that you understand the 'not so advertised' policies of ANY party before you vote for them.

Not to mention that if you vote for the Greens, you're effectively voting Labour anyway.

Originally Posted by haydn_wolf

Phizzle FPMFTW!

Originally Posted by Craig_H

Wow, all about $'s isn't it.
Thanks Kato, you proved my point.

ps. the rich/poor divide or the haves/have nots doesn't always equate to money (in an earning capacity). Government incentives, support agencies, social issues... etc.

Originally Posted by cameltoemcgee

...maybe, one day, we'll have a government that doesn't pass laws just because the corporation that benefits has enough money to fill their pockets for doing it and we'll have a sustainable functional society.

Originally Posted by Craig_H