As an Australian where it is compulsory to vote, I find it baffling why in countries such as the US record such low voting populations. It’s your one day where you get to have your say. Stop letting other people say it for you. Ever wondered why New Orleans has taken so long to rebuild with very little government aid? Think of who lives there and the numbers of people who actually vote – consequently the Government don’t consider that area as a key priority.

Sometimes I wonder if the bulk of the American population realise that who controls your Government has SO much influence in the world. Sure, you may realise it in relation to ‘direct’ issues such as Iraq etc, however, when your government chooses to do something, it affects my country too. Your troops go to war – so do mine.

But not anymore. Last year we voted out a Government who had 11 years in power. Our new Government will do want we want, not what the US or the rest of the world wants. THAT is the power of democracy, and it is the best thing ever.

I once even floated the idea with some of my friends that we’d love the opportunity to take those votes that you guys don’t use.

Countries would die for democracy. People do die for democracy. If you have it, be grateful. If you have it, use it.

I don’t know how Patricia intended her Hillory comment, but women may not be supporting Hillory because they don’t believe she will make a good president. Race or sex shouldn’t matter.

That said, I agree with Patricia. If someone had an opinion and said nothing, the result is no one’s fault but their own.

You should take an interest in politics, simply because it takes an interest in you. At least that’s the way I feel about it. For Citizen Jane, as a guy I have nothing against a women president, but I have a lot against Hillary Clinton.