Have a say in your future.

On June 4^th 2009 most people will get home and turn on the news and find out that this particular day played host to the European elections. They will either have forgotten to vote, or simply won’t care, or, arguably worse, will be so disillusioned with the undemocratic process, actively chose not to vote.

 

The ramifications of not voting and ensuring yours, and your children’s rights to democratic, accountable and transparent governance in Europe is immense, and I personally do not want to deliver my children into a future where they are ultimately powerless. Generations of peoples have fought and given their lives in countries across the world for democratic goverment and we, collectively as a nation are about to give that right away, for good, on June 4^th unless the powers that be are contested.

 

What has happened for all of us to become so disengaged with politics that we have allowed those running Europe to continue as they do? As a nation we have switched off because for too long the EU has not been listening to the people. For too long, they’ve been making decisions in their best interests, not the people. For too long, they’ve been spending public money lining their pockets, not investing in the infrastructure of a united, cooperative Europe. And now, if you do not go out and cast your vote at the ballot box in June, there’s every chance they’ll get away with this forever onwards. Article 48 of The Lisbon Treaty is self-amending, which means those running Europe can change the rules and do whatever they want, whenever they want.

 

If you, like me, think there is something basic, something fundamentally flawed with this, then whichever way you normally vote, cast your vote on June 4^th for Libertas. Use your vote to demonstrate your concern at giving your powers to an undemocratic, unelected elite and help build and invest that vote in a better Europe for our future.