East Timor Presidential Elections 2007 AD22, originally uploaded by agnesdherbeys.
Australian troops patrol in in Manatutu town, East of Dili during the days preceding the vote for President in East Timor. Prior to the voting day, several incidents happened in the area and required more presence and helicopter patrols.
Tomorrow is election day for Australians. Having been in Japan for the month and only coming back in time for election day, I’ve missed most of the associated circus act. Been trying to catch up (okay I only read the wiki but it’s a really good summary!!). Politics normally makes me go zzzzzzzzzz however my sense of patriotism towards Australia has guilt-tripped me into trying to make an informed vote. I mean, when can one really do something for one’s own country other than on voting day? Okay, so you could set up charities and organise… stuff but that’s not for the average person. Voting is arguably the only thing the average individual does for their country so the least one can do is make an informed choice…
It doesn’t mean it’s any less boring though!! Somehow even my law blogs have become absolutely riveting.
But to put things in perspective, just remember what voting is like in other countries…
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