TIME TO THINK

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 102, 27 October 1925, Page 4

TIME TO THINK

Nominations closed to-day, and the fact should remind electors that it is time they gave consideration to the issues which they must decide on 4th November. Many of the people, no doubt, are now giving political affairs such attention as they can spare from business; but there are many others who are taking little interest in the contest. It is to these that we would appeal to shake off their apathy. They may excuse their lack of interest by saying: "I am not keen on any of the candidates, or any of the parties. Let those who are keen settle it amongst themselves." But this is what should never be allowed. The votes of pronounced partisans should not be permitted to decide who shall direct the business of the country. That decision should be made by the electors, who are neither pledged nor bound, but are free to examine policies and candidates impartially and to judge without bias. The decision is one which will ultimately be of great moment to all, and all must share in making it. It must be admitted that in some electorates the choice of candidates submitted to electors is a poor one; but this in itself is the product of past apathy. If it- is desired that the standard of representation should be raised, the unattached electors must not sit down and sulk.because all the candidates are not as good as they might be. They must register a strong vote for tho best in the field, and thus show that they are willing to work and to vote for worthy men.