Poster Power
As a candidate who ran in last term’s elections, I take real offence at James’ comments. First of all, the absence of email addresses on posters is a regulation of the elections - electronic campaigning is not allowed.
Second, there was ample opportunity to speak to us at the numerous hustings which were well publicised. If he is too lazy to peel himself away from his computer to go to hustings that is his problem.
Finally, I did not see any campaign based on claims such as, ‘I was head girl,’ or, ‘I’m hardworking and well liked.’ I do believe that these are important pieces of information to make a character judgement but being a head girl or well liked does not make you a ‘public school sloane’ or a ‘joker.’ I went to a state school and it has never been an issue.
I would be keen to hear James’ response and any other peoples’ opinions
Russell Norton
Response to J. Rand on website
If we can vote online then I don’t see why we shouldn’t be able to ask questions online. If this is against the rules then perhaps that needs to be changed: how about a public forum to address candidates on the model of ‘Ask YUSU’? If people cannot be peeled away from their computers to vote in person surely it unlikely they will go hustings…
However, much as I disliked the invasion of posters and candidates into my kitchen, how else are candidates supposed to gather support?
Response to R. Norton on website
Emma Gawen
