Truth, scariness and elections

Australia just had a general election; and there has been an (unsurprising) change of Government.

The main candidates were both very unappealing to anyone who wasn't a mainstream Australian.  

There were many jokes in the social media about one candidate in particular (the winner in this case too) that focused on his penchant for white anglo saxon ordinary people.

Apparently ...

If you are gay, female, refugee, recent immigrant, work in education or medical establishments (or don't work at all), wear religious items of clothing (such as a burqa) or possess one of a host of other non-mainstream un-typical, un-Australian traits ... beware.  You are most likely one of those most likely to suffer under the new government.

I am one of the many who swear 'I didn't vote for him'.  Well, I didn't; but I didn't vote for the other guy either. 

I wanted my vote to help another candidate get a position in government to  'keep the bastards honest'. 

Whatever does eventuate  - every Australian has to watch events over the next term of office with a clear and unbiased mind; and be strong enough to support those who will be suffering.

We tend to forget that Australian's are privileged  - we have the right to vote unmolested.  We won't be murdered for having an opinion. Women, gays, ladies wearing burqas, teachers and nurses all have the right to vote without fear of reprisal in Australia.   Isn't that what it is all about?  

Sure, not everyone is happy with the result.  But we all had the chance to make it happen.  

PS I bought some yummy home-made jam at the polling booth fete at the local school.  Win/win all round!