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By K E RRIE DAVIES

Unless you’ve been living under a rock these last few weeks you will have noticed that there is a pending election.

Candidate signs are in front yards, candidates are out and about in force at train stations and shopping centres, and election promises from the two major parties are flowing out thick and fast.

On saturday March 25 we will vote on who will represent us in our local state electorate, as well as who will run our state government, for the next four years.

When you line up at the local school to cast your ballot, spare a thought for those in countries who don’t enjoy the rights we do. We may not all agree on who is the best party or candidate for the job, but living in a free democratic country ensures we always have the right to express what our opinion is, and vote accordingly.

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And if the result comes in differently to the way you voted, I can guarantee the sky won’t fall in. The absolute worst that will happen is that some of the policies you liked the sound of won’t see the light of day. Further to that, whoever is in power might make some changes that you don’t agree with - but again, the beauty of having democratic rights means you’ll get to have a say again in four year’s time.

We live in the greatest nation in the world, in the greatest state in the country. Make your vote count!