Why I will not vote

Olive Nelson (centre) has the attention of Jermaine Young (left) and Wayne Campbell at the end of a Gleaner forum involving some readers who have serious issues with governments and governance in Jamaica. Some of the readers say they will not vote in the upcoming general election.The views of Nelson, Young and Campbell will be revealed in tomorrow's Sunday Gleaner. - Ian Allen/PhotographerWhen Jamaicans go to the polls in a few weeks' time, many will not join them. We asked Gleaner readers recently to write in and tell us why they will not vote and for the undecided to say what would make them vote. They did so, giving the political parties a tongue-lashing in the process. Tomorrow's Sunday Gleaner will detail their response.

Here are two examples: If voting is ever made compulsory in Jamaica, I would consider migrating. That's because there is no transparency in politics or governance in Jamaica and I will never be a part of that system.I will not vote in this election because I don't believe our system of governance will change. Persons who have been in politics for ages, some of whom are responsible for the dire strait our country is in, are still there. I have no confidence in their ability to lead, even with the injection of new faces. I will vote when politicians in Jamaica realise/do the following:1. They are elected by us and so are accountable to us. 2. Stop treating us with contempt and disregard. 3. Stop treating us in their arrogant and high-handed manner. 4. Stop lying to us. 5. Punish corrupt officials. 6. Make better use of my tax dollars. 7. Stop appearing once every five years only. 8. Stop making promises they cannot/do not intend to keep.

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