Govt information

A government minister is asked a question and responds: ‘‘I don’t think it’s in the public interest to give further information on that matter’’. Such responses show an immense lack of respect for voters and tends to destroy interest in events under consideration.

These are our representatives voted in by us and they owe us explanations and information, not dud words like ‘‘I don’t think . . . ’’ (no you don’t) or ‘‘I would be very keen . . . ’’ even ‘‘I am passionate about . . .’’ all leading to meaningless piffle.

It’s no wonder there is voter apathy and lethargy when there is no excitement from strong debate, ideas seeking shape etc.

Angela O’Leary is on the right track with her Facebook pages and the information she is putting out and the debate being started up. If her example was followed by others we might see that being translated into more interest and action on voting for active representatives not just BOS’s (bums on seats).

Bruce Cresswell Hamilton