How often have you heard or read that?
Every day I see letters and social media comments, I hear people complaining about the state of the roads, the time to wait to see a GP, the rising cost of everything, yet if I suggest gently that the complainer could help change things, the response is often, "I'm sick of politics..." or "I don't do politics..." or even "all politicians are as bad as each other..."
But that's not helping to make things better.
Politics affects us all, whether we like it or not.
We can choose to ignore it but we are still affected.
Physically, mentally, emotionally, financially, we are affected by political decisions every day of our lives.
Those potholes in your road? That's politics.
Library or museum closed? That's politics.
Can't get an appt with a GP for 2 weeks? That's politics.
Have to wait 6 months for an operation? That's politics.
Elderly relative getting 2 x 15 minute care visits per day? That's politics.
Being sanctioned by benefits assessors? That's politics.
Having to pay ridiculous amounts in rent because of a shortage of affordable housing? That's politics.
Can't afford to travel on trains? That's politics.
Losing the right to move freely within, or to live and work in the EU? That's politics.
Leaving university with a debt of almost £30k? That's politics.
Still think politics is sickening?
So do I, but I am prepared to stand and fight against the system that causes the problems that people face every day. If you won't do that then you are part of the problem, by not standing against it you are tacitly consenting to it. Get political! Join others in a local party or campaign! Stand up and be counted! Fight back!
Those potholes in your road? That's politics.
Library or museum closed? That's politics.
Can't get an appt with a GP for 2 weeks? That's politics.
Have to wait 6 months for an operation? That's politics.
Elderly relative getting 2 x 15 minute care visits per day? That's politics.
Being sanctioned by benefits assessors? That's politics.
Having to pay ridiculous amounts in rent because of a shortage of affordable housing? That's politics.
Can't afford to travel on trains? That's politics.
Losing the right to move freely within, or to live and work in the EU? That's politics.
Leaving university with a debt of almost £30k? That's politics.
Still think politics is sickening?
So do I, but I am prepared to stand and fight against the system that causes the problems that people face every day. If you won't do that then you are part of the problem, by not standing against it you are tacitly consenting to it. Get political! Join others in a local party or campaign! Stand up and be counted! Fight back!
Together we are stronger than we can ever be alone. Make a difference!
