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January 2006 (Durham Region)
INSTEAD OF DECIDING TO NOT VOTE
DECIDE TO SPOIL YOUR BALLOT
January 23rd
We are encouraging the non-voters to be
proactive and decide to……..
SPOIL THEIR BALLOT on January 23rd
visit
www.spoiledballots.com
Every election thousands of Canadians decided not
to vote. The pressing question is…. Why?
Send a clear message
to all political parties:
You are tired of being accused of being an apathetic Canadian?
Show the politicians you are decidedly disengaged and discouraged or even
possibly disgusted.
A spoiled ballot will say that we know where the voting stations are and
we know how to fill out a ballot. “In
the past we (non-voters) have chosen to disengage and be removed because
we thought the effort was futile. We want you to know we are speaking
clearly with our spoiled ballot… so listen up”
Remember that every spoiled ballot is counted and recorded therefore it
can be acknowledged as fact.
Spoiled Ballots…..
· is
a very simple movement that can have an enormous impact on future
elections at all levels of government.
· is
for people who have given up on the current election and political process
but have not given up on this country.
· has
no party affiliation whatsoever.
Consider the following, as a possible scenario that we believe will become
evident right across the country.
Here’s
the scenario…
A local
seat has been won by a marginal win of 500 votes. There was however 600
spoiled ballots during that election in that particular riding. Those 600
potential votes could have decided the race.
The Power of Spoiled Ballots can impact the next election
Every political strategist is going to attempt to find out how they can
win over some or all Spoiled Ballots to their side in the next
election. However the nagging questions will remain “Who are these
people?” & “How do we reach them?”
Spoiled ballots
people will ask any and all parties this following question….
“Over the past term in office, what have you
done as a party to prove that you have been operating with honesty,
accountability, and integrity?
The answer to this question will determine who is worth
listening to.
Is Spoiled Ballots a protest vote?
No.
A protest vote is a vote cast for any party other than the one in power at
the time. It is the voter’s way of saying “ I am
disgusted”. The only problem with a vote cast in frustration is you
could actually elect a government by default.
Any government elected this way is usually in shock and often without a
clear true message from the people. They may actually believe the
platform, which they campaigned on, was what the electorate wanted. This
is poor communication at the very least. So be very careful please.
Spoiled Ballots is a conscious objection with an empowering message from
those who would like to find a reason to vote next time.
How To Spoil Your
Ballot:
Step One:
Simply go to the
polling station and take your ballot draw an x through the whole sheet and
drop it in the box or put an X beside every name on the ballot and drop it
in the box.
Step Two:
Smile as you leave!
If you are a non
voter become part of the political process by deciding to SPOIL YOUR
BALLOT
Visit
www.spoiledballots.com
Contact information:
Garth Riley
416-303-5441
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