Yes, Foxy, we receive replies from politicians frequently. But that is hardly the point here. I would have thought you would be pleased the AFA is attempting to bring honesty to the system. Without being rude, what are you doing about it, or are you just satisfied in knocking those trying.

David

Yeah, I missed the point. I actually still don't get the point. I think there's a different in asking for honesty, and demanding transparency.

Just 'cause I'm having a blonde day, can you please state exactly what you're trying to achieve, David?.

David,

I'm certainly not knocking you. If politicians do reply to you -
Congratulations! And, as I stated earlier - go for it!

StG,

I guess you are not reading the other posts. In short, that politicians are open about personal religious ‘beliefs’ they hold. They may not be the best way of making decisions for those that do not ‘believe’ the same things. As an example, a politician may ‘believe’ that indoctrinating children with “intelligent design” is equal to or better than educating about evolution and they will vote this into law accordingly given the opportunity. Fine, if they wish to ‘believe’ such a thing, but it is not fine if they vote on laws to make all children 'believe' it.

My prior knowledge about a politician ‘believing’ the above example would give me enough information as to not vote for her/him. Others would differ and may vote for her/him because she/he does 'believe' in "ID".

Parliamentarians should use every bit of available evidence to arrive at conclusions in making laws for us all. They should not rely on words written thousands of years ago which have many interpretations.

I hope this has made it clearer on you 'blond day', StG.

David

The Australian Government is thinking about setting up a 'consultation blog' or forum to give the public a chance to comment on policy and proposed legislation.

If you'd like to help shape this blog then take this quick survey at

www.openforum.com.au/Survey

It could lead to something really worthwhille,

Thanks.

Religious or not , I don’t care too much .

At this point in time I’d just be happy to have a local mp who would actually bother to read a bill & ask himself ‘Is this a help to my electorate ? Or a hindrance ?’
before voting for it .