It's not just about Arnold's spring eggs

Abstract

Once again we are being asked to vote, this time round in a referendum (and a proportion of us in the long forgotten local government elections). Some have claimed that the electorate is struggling with voting fatigue after being asked to mark the ballot once again. This is a position I hardly share. People, in my opinion, are bothered with the wiles not the voting. I believe that the referendum will enjoy a decent turnout even if many or most still don't have a clear idea what issue is really at stake here. But the people in this country still get excited about what hits us, both far and near. Quickly browsing through our Facebook News Feed will emerge all sorts of arguments and debates flooding this virtual piazza, profile pies supporting either of the two causes, quotes of our revered leaders, the occasional forewarning from the Church and the odd brainless mention. So there you go, people the way I see it will vote in droves - this facet of civic participation is part of our convention. [Excerpt]