Non Political Political Statement

People in new democracies, often poor countries coming out of conflict, cherish their right to vote. They walk, they queue, they face threats. They lack infrastructure & technology. To try and keep it to 'one person one vote', officials stamp their hands to indicate they've voted.

We've had democracy for a while and the novelty has worn off. I say we do that stamp thing but with an ink that lasts 3 years. And if you ever feel at any point like criticising any party or institution of Govt or any person actively involved in the process, pause and look for your hand stamp. If you don't have a stamp, shut your trap.

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