The
future of Ireland will be decided this November not
by politicians but by the people who care enough to
leave their homes and cast their vote for a person
and party who they believe will work together to find
a final solution to the vast problems which affect
them and their future.
As they take ballot in hand they must never forget
the past and what is has done to divide a people.
Together Catholics, Protestants, Loyalists and Republicans
can voice their opinion, elect those who will listen
to their voices and make a change for the better of
all peoples.
It is not politicians who govern a country or a people,
but it is people who govern those they place in office.
For to long now their voices were silent when they
called for an end to violence, called for a completion
of the Good Friday Agreement, yet all they receive
are promises as one political party tries to outdo
the other.
Guns on all sides are still not fully decommissioned,
not all have joined the PSNI Board. You can't change
a problem if you are part of the problem and the way
to change problems is to be part of the board to voice
your opinion, discuss the situations and have a vote
and not merely sitting outside criticising what can
be changed by being part of the solution.
For the greater good of all people of Northern Ireland,
vote the person you feel who will represent the voice
of the people. It is your right as a citizen to express
your views and what better than to speak with the
ballot box. Your future and the future of your children
are in your hands this election. Only you can change
the future but to do that you must vote.
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The
right to be heard does not automatically include the
right to be taken seriously.
- Hubert H. Humphrey
