Good afternoon,
I read all the comments and they're really supportive. Thanks so much!!
I did option (d) and exercised my democratic right to vote. After all, the general election only happens every 4 years and my consituency was a marginal one. But still voter turnout isn't great. I think politics isn't considered as a priority for younger people. How on earth do you get them interested?! I think one way is through upbringing & involving children, maybe making it fun and following an election with them?! I'm sorry if I'm 
ing you, but it's not a bad idea.
It's hard to choose one party. It's whatevers best for the country at certain time and also giving the party a chance to see their policies through.
I dislike our consumer society and the way the UK is following the US re: green issues & junk food. Can we not concentrate on these issues that count? That make a difference to our future generations? There is so little sense of community in local areas, everyone is so selfish and self centred. I know that's a generalising way of looking at it. It may be that people are scared, people have been taken for a ride, people don't want to get hurt, so they aren't generous and helpful anymore. It's actually nice to be nice you know (and easier to be nasty...) I think we should be building the sense of 'local' back up. Perhaps disruptive local teenagers may feel a sense of accountability that way before they punch off people's wing mirrors, break car windows, etc, etc.
And the way everyone works long hours, affecting their time with their children, and their priorities. That's surely the symptom of an unregulated free market. Surely we need a sanity check to get back on track to what really matters in a balanced life, not one where you're owned by the corporation. Working in today's conditions it seems to be about pressure, pressure, stress, speed - erck! And if you do want a balanced life you're not suitable for the job!
Rant over for now!
