Canadian Voting

Voting

By

James Bredin

We should be enthused about voting in this democracy,
And those who don’t or refuse, should be taxed accordingly,
Otherwise, special-interest media bias wins the day,
And their possible corrupt politicians are paid to play.

Therefore those who bother to vote should be given some proof,
To put in with their tax return and feel a little aloof,
At least a hundred dollar break on their dreadful income tax,
So they feel democracy is worth it and maybe relax.

It may not change the system but it will change politicians
Because more than twenty percent will vote in these conditions,
And if these small changes are allowed, I can think of more,
Australians are required to vote and they know the score.

Monday, October 9, 2006