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How can we bring democracy to life in Wales?
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How can we help to widen participation in the community, encourage active citizenship and improve both direct and representative democracy so people feel more engaged and empowered by the process?
posted on 8 Mar 2016
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Go Digital Decision Making (duplicate)
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I want a Wales where EVERYONE has the opportunity to be an "active citizen" and takes part in decision making at every level and on a very regular basis. Digital systems should be provided to make this a reality. Education courses should be made available to ensure everyone has the opportunity to learn how to engage in digital democracy.
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Nor everyone is able to use Digital systems. Shouldn't be mandatory.
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Great in theory but as someone else mentioned it would need a lot of education and information to work. Just look at the rise of UKip, Brexit vote or electing Trumph for US president...I'm afraid I don't think people can necessarily be trusted!
posted on 13 Mar 2017
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We should never give up on trusting people otherwise we're on a slippery slope to dictatorship. We have to get smarter in how we communicate to the public that UKIP and Trump's view of how the world should be is dangerous so that people have all the facts before voting unlike when the majority voted for Brexit based on lies and deceit pedalled by posh boys like Farage and Johnson.
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I agree. But don't think it is a reason not to do this. Education is the key.
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We will have to ensure that the 23% who are digitally excluded can take part so that we are inclusive.
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I'm totally for this idea :)
If my mother, at 78, could learn how to use the basics of internet technology, then I think anyone can - with time and patience :)
If my mother, at 78, could learn how to use the basics of internet technology, then I think anyone can - with time and patience :)
posted on 10 Feb 2017
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The more that we are in a dialogue with those who lead and make decisions about what hit means to be a citizen in Wales the more likely it is that we will have a better outcome
posted on 8 Feb 2017
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Great idea but who will manage it?
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Why would anyone using a forum like this not want to enhance accessibility.
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Great! No problem can't be cured with more democracy!
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Should be available to those who want to be involved.
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Beware the tyranny of the majority.
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That's not a thing! Democracy is to implement the will of the majority peacfully!
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This would be OK for some Biggar issues but the reality is that most people do not have the time or inclination to vote on every subject
posted on 22 Nov 2016
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Although democracy is looking a bit battered this week
posted on 29 Jun 2016
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It would be good to feel that we are being listened to.
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good ide but not my type
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special help for older people who have great ideas but may struggle with the digital technologies
posted on 17 Nov 2015
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Empowerment in decision making must be both backed with good information to enable the best, rational decisions to be made and balanced with recognition of the responsibilty making decisions brings.
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too open to misuse as things stand, great idea but can't see it working in practice.
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I think it depends on the design of the software
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Not all will buy into digital - we have to consider al needs and preferences
posted on 29 Apr 2015
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Excellent idea, but would be vulnerable to hacking or manipulation. Maybe start with electronic voting terminals in Polling stations.
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it is the kind of system that appeals for sure
posted on 8 Feb 2015
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Since we can update our passports and drivers licenses - and do online banking - then why not vote too? I agree!
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Let there be an end to polling stations, why not do it digitally from the comfort of your own home?
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Polling stations are a way of showing our interest and commitment in choosing who speaks for us.
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cool idea not sure about it tho!!!!
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I think that the traditional voting system has had its day and we should be moving more towards a digital democracy.
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I think we should get rid of leaders and have a true democracy where people vote with the view of what is going to benefit the planet earth and all living creatures who live on it
posted on 16 Mar 2017
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I believe we have a leadership crisis in this country although the universities are addressing this.
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People need to see through the propaganda of the Main Stream Media & make their political decisions from real facts.
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This is absolutely vital.
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Create a physical spaces in our commuities, towns & cities for people to innovate (duplicate)
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Provide basic training on digital democracy tools (duplicate)
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There does seem to be an increasing trend to digital/social media platforms being used to gauge opinion, and so it makes sense to help people make the most of these opportunities to get their voice heard. Possibly need to target older generation through community groups/GPs etc.
posted on 23 Mar 2017
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start with children in school and existing community groups
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Hold discussions on what democracy actually is (duplicate)
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So we can gain a good understanding about the different types of democracy and how we can help change it.
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Yes, this should be something that is taught in Welsh schools as a matter of form - even starting with little ones, in a simplified manner then, as each child understands more, progressing to more complex situations so that, by the time each child leaves school, they have a really good understanding of how Democracy should work, and will then be able to vote intelligently when they come of age.
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usually it means one vote for each person when informed correctly on the facts Many countries have referendums regularly Scandinavian countries Ireland Switzerland The people vote on the facts
posted on 16 Mar 2017
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I agree not enough of us really understand the political world maybe if we had a better understanding we could do something about it.
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We need to teach politics at schools across Wales so people can make informed decisions
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Change the political voting system (duplicate)
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Change the political voting system to become more empowering and inclusive.
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One person one vote using Proportional Representation.
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Politics, and how we vote, has become so complicated. A simple one person, one vote, should surely be the most democratic way to do things? Plus teaching our children about politics from an early age, too.
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every vote should count Proportional representation
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A lot more non partisan information and education about out electoral system with the added requirement of all voting age (16+?) citizens to use their vote as a condition of citizenship should be introduced. That could be developed more fully through the promotion of 'grass roots' involvement - and not just when politicians want your vote!
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We need full PR
posted on 19 Mar 2016
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or move politics closer to the people via more grass roots democracy
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Make democratic engagement more accessible by developing an App (duplicate)
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I agree we need to make voting more accessible through digital media, however we mustn't forget those how do not/will not have access to digital platforms e.g. maintain postal votes, make digital polling stations available at libraries/GP surgeries etc.
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I agree with you. There are still many people out there, of all ages, who can't, or don't want, to do everything digitally.
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Develop vocaleyes into an app to improve democratic engagement
posted on 28 Oct 2016
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I agree, would be really beneficial, especially for younger users
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Learn more about democracy (duplicate)
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politics is woven through every fabric of our society. People need to be engaged with it all and be responsible and accountable when actions detrimentally affect other people
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As long as it is explained properly & not biased propaganda.
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more days to learn
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Use social media (duplicate)
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i don't know because you can b really in apropriate on social media and send rude comments. but i think...... cadoxton primary can handle it.....
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we can handle
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it will probley be ok but no cause it could be inaropriate
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VocalEyes should be a 'learning organisation' that utilises the intelligence and information that it gathers as a matter of routine
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Use Direct Democracy digital platforms to help identify our collective priorities (duplicate)
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Use platforms (such as VocalEyes) to engage local residents, staff, students, tenants etc to identify collective priorities, provide a process of transparency, facilitate crowd-sourcing of tangible projects and replicate the best outcomes to other similar groups.
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but how to get things done when issues become identified
posted on 3 Oct 2017
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we need people, the community, everyone to be able to participate in decision making, get their voices heard, comment, influence decsions, etc. I think VocalEyes can play an important role in this.
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Transparency is a good thing and interacting with the local community is a must to get everyone on board and working to the same end result.
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Increase student participation with the VocalEyes tool and process. (duplicate)
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It is a good idea to create specific groups for students at universities and colleges in Swansea in order to increase the participation throughout. This would help the students increase adoption and relate to the digital democracy.
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enables intelligent and responsible engagement in the political process Switzerland and Ireland already are engaged in the process Or so I'm led to believe
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I worry a bit that more participation in tools such as VocalEyes results in people, and I include myself in this, spending more time in front if a computer screen and less time being out and about with actual people.
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here at gower college it is activly encourged.
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This has already been done for Swansea, here is a group for all Swansea University students to propose ideas to improve the new bay campus, singleton campus, and the uni in general: https://www.vocaleyes.org/vocaleyes/group/index/id/10375
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And hold them more often (and online) - for all elections.
And hold them more often (and online) - for all elections.
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teach it in schools and evening classes
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Good idea but the language used is enough to put anyone off!
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As long as you can establish your identity you should be able to vote.
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All people of voting age should be able to vote, except maybe those in Prison for serious crimes.
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That's just inviting voter fraud.
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All for making it easier for more people to vote, but not sure if I am missing something here, why would anyone who is vested in this country enough to want to vote, also want to avoid paying their contributions for the local services they benefit from, or be afraid of being tracked?
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I would vote in a heartbeat if that was the case, and I'm sure many more people would too
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How would we get the citizens to engage with it
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Leave the Eropean Union embracing & expanding democracy! (duplicate)
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As we leave the European union we will regain full control of our country again, we must further fight for democracy by having directly elected mayors across the country and abolishing the first-past-the-post system in favour of direct proportional representation, and a web tool for MP's and citizens that shows opinion polls on their constituency's issues and concerns to advise MP's vote in the House Of Commons.
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there is no way that the European laws which have been created to protect the poor, the environment, the health of the people , the safety of all ... How are they going to be protected when those who are unscrupulous with only the thought of profit get away with murder
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This is the greatest con in recent history. To avoid paying a higher tax which the EU has passed laws, the rich and wealthy have orchestrated this total chaos which will cost the poor dearly.
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As a member of a local Twinning organisation, I want us to be closer to our friends in Europe. This Brexit is an isolationist move & will be of no long term benefit to our Country. Probably quite the opposite if we return a Conservative Government it will be an open door for the likes of Murdoch to heavily influence policy to our greater detriment.
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I believe that becoming a loan island of people who are outside of the single market will make us weaker not stronger. It will be interesting to see what happens.
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I am not sure that leaving the EU will allow us to regain full control... No, I am sure, from evidence of our governments grovelling to other nations, that we are about to give up even more control..if we ever had genuine control. However the idea of removing first past the post in exchange for proportional representation along with local democratisation and political education.This could enable young people and adults to see through the cheap fear tactics used to enable brexit and the current fiasco in the USA. In addition the enabling of 16 year olds to have a full say( or at least a vote) and younger people to have their voices taken into account could improve the accountability of politicians.
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I have to agree with this, as we truly need to get the power of decision back into the hands of the people, as opposed to a few supremely rich people who tamper with our democracy at their will. Until we can teach our young how to look beyond the sound bites, and see what's behind all the waffle we get from MP's, the sooner we'll have a clearer way of getting our voices heard, and action taken, by those who were supposed to be representing us. I'm for any tool, especially using the internet, to reach as many people as possible, so that we can openly discuss what's needed now to bring our country back to some kind of self-determination.
posted on 12 Feb 2017
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I am in favour of this, as I truly believe in a system of one person, one vote. I'm also totally in favour of any kind of web tool that will show the public exactly what our representatives need to be concentrating on, as they represent us in Parliament.
posted on 6 Feb 2017
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