Let us use this historic moment to change our politics for the better
One option which should definitely be ruled out is calling another general election, which would inevitably result in a repetition of the current chaos. The unanimous assertion is that the democratic verdict of the electorate should be respected. If such is the situation, and the fact that no party or group have been given a comprehensive mandate, there is a strong case for the formation of an all party national government, with a ministerial team selected from the various groups in proportion to their elected members.
This of course would include representatives of independents and other smaller parties.
In fact, this grouping would provide potentially excellent ministers, which under the present system could never materialise.
It would also enable backbenchers to fulfil their mandate, unimpeded, without being subjected to the constraints of the whip system, which relegates them to the role of compliant zombies.
There is now a compelling case for the abandonment of our archaic system of voting, and replacing it with a modern electronic system, which would ensure prompt and accurate results.
Such systems are utilised for elections even in third-world countries, and computers are now an integral part of everyday business, down to the humble village shop.
If proof were needed, one would only have to refer to the number of inconclusive counts and recounts, giving inconsistent results, currently being conducted in a number of constituencies.
Finally, the use of election posters has gone past their “sell-by” date. By being placed in strategic locations to catch the eye of oncoming motorists , they constitute a major hazard to road safety.
The multiplicity of posters promoting individual candidates serves as a form of brain-washing, and is an insult to the intelligence of the ordinary voter.
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