Power To The People!

Did you enjoy voting in the referendum today?

If you're sick of our EU referendum, Switzerland has held 180 in the last 20 years!!!

Here is a chart of the number of referendums held around the world.

The Top Ten Countries for the number of referendums in the past 20 years



https://inews.co.uk/explainers/iq/sw...-already-2016/

In the UK, because of the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty developed over a long power struggle with the monarchy, referendums are not actually legally binding. In theory, MPs could choose to ignore the result of the Brexit referendum or reverse its decision later – although this is extremely unlikely.

How about abolishing mosque minarets?
Abolish the army?
Car free Sundays!

Re: Power To The People!

You would think that in this technological age when the whole country + dog has a PC, tablet or smartphone all major decisions would be decided by Joe & Jo public by use of referendums.

Re: Power To The People!

Then arm the citizens?

Re: Power To The People!

Hi

I must admit that I do like the Swiss system, far more accountable than our system where Politicians promise one thing to get your vote and then renege on their promises.