I will only work
for ONE term, as that is the only period of 6 years that I can dedicate of my
life for my country and to serve my people, asking for more from one is unfair.
What should I
do? Prostitute myself asking my friends for campaign funds so I can win and get
elected. Sure I can collect the needed funds that way, BUT once elected an
MP I WILL HAVE TO return the favors, and that I can’t do!
So I will never
get elected right! Under the present system, it is ONLY money that can get you
elected, as it is merely a fashion parade of the most astute in being able to
portray oneself as the most trustable, bankable star on the podium when seeking
the votes of the masses.
SO NONE OF THE
ABOVE WITH THAT ATTITUDE WILL GET ELECTED TO SRI LANKAS NEXT PARLIAMENT
Actually, I feel
like contesting as an independent, but even that is NOT allowed, as only
recognized parties can contest, and a single individual has NO chance of being
elected merely for his standing in society or altruism as an Independent
person, not beholden to any political party. There is a slate for a political
party, and the total polled must be x%
I am not for a moment
implying that in other countries the system is not the same, as the US is a
prime example of the BILLIONS needed for a Presidential campaign DESPITE
various rules on expenses and spending!
In the interests
of a fairer future for the people of Sri Lanka what should we do then?
How about one
term in Parliament only! This is completely outrageous, as it does not happen
in any country. But just think about it. One need only serve one’s people for a
maximum of 6 years. Knowing that one does not need to be re-elected, there is
NO reason for false promises, and one can act on one’s conscience on behalf of
one’s principles and would NOT have to worry about being answerable to specific
voters, but to the voter base in general.
The PM will be
the most suitable candidate elected from the Party with the largest number of
seats in Parliament, but who he or she is going to be will only be determined
after the Parliament is elected, and the MPs will then elect their leader.
It is important that
we grasp what is wrong with our system, by making outrageous suggestions, which
will then concentrate the mind on how to improve the system at present. We know
the whole system sucks, we don’t like our leaders, nor trust them, on both
sides of the divide, and they are all publicity seekers who are looking for
public acclaim, by making popular pronouncements, to get elected.
It is almost
unheard of for a person who spends little money to be elected, so all we can
hope for is that the sums expended are reasonable in light of the position they
aspire to.
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