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Originally Posted by Yahwe
1. We can't sack them because they're elected. You wouldn't want a system where they could be sacked because that's called a dictatorship
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why not just sack the dishonourable MP(s) and hold by-elections as and when required? surely democracy still prevails?
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Originally Posted by Yahwe
2. Spinning this as MPs are people of privilege is pretty implausible given that they are elected from the people - they are hardly the aristocracy
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They are public servants, who hold a position, and they should feel privileged to be in that position and not rip this pish out of their expenses claims.
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Originally Posted by Yahwe
4. People should pay more attention to the type of people they elect.
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I certainly agree with you on that one.