A Question of Faith: 'The threat of democracy'
The erosion of democracy in America may be indicative of a global movement, as seen in the unprecedented level of spoiled votes in the recent election.
This suggests widespread disaffection with the current coalition government, which has failed to deliver on key issues such as housing and infrastructure.
- The cost of living is severely impacting the middle class.
- The electorate feels disconnected from the democratic process and believes their voice is not being heard.
Many people feel that their voice is not being heard and that there was no real choice.
The coalition parties' decision to only support their own candidate has deprived the electorate of a real choice.
Michael McDowell claimed the landslide victory of Catherine Connolly was a result of 'Keep the Other Lot Out Politics'.
Author's summary: Democracy faces a threat.