The other night a person came to the door checking out who lived in the house and wanting to register all those over 18 on the election register.
I heard there was a campaign to do this but I'm not sure who instigated it or who is funding it.
Anyway, I have a fundamental problem with this approach.
Voting is not compulsory in this country.
Neither is registering on the roll of electors.
In my opinion, calling on doorsteps and asking for details of everyone living there including date of birth is not on. Not at my house anyway.
If a person is interested in casting their vote, surely they're interested in actively going and putting themselves on the register.
Besides, being on the register leaves a person open to less welcome attention, e.g. summons for jury service and finding oneself on mailing lists.
I heard there was a campaign to do this but I'm not sure who instigated it or who is funding it.
Anyway, I have a fundamental problem with this approach.
Voting is not compulsory in this country.
Neither is registering on the roll of electors.
In my opinion, calling on doorsteps and asking for details of everyone living there including date of birth is not on. Not at my house anyway.
If a person is interested in casting their vote, surely they're interested in actively going and putting themselves on the register.
Besides, being on the register leaves a person open to less welcome attention, e.g. summons for jury service and finding oneself on mailing lists.