I am unable to speak on any government other than the Government of Canada...this instatution was assembled aroubd 1867 and was to be a group of stand up guys from around the country the would speak for those that where unable to travel or deamed themselves unfit to public speaking.It was assumed all opinions would and could be heard and represented.Over time more people saw that this representavive concept held little value and as time went on less opinions got heard and less people voted.. I frankly believe at this point that truth be told probably less than 40% of adults in canada make a voting choice that suits thier honest views. This govermnet that claims to be ours (not mine ) seems to me little more than a congame to shuffleFunds from the unsuspecting poor to those playing the politics game .And again facts being facts nobody could possibly believe that any vote in canada is made for a manority of the peoples well being.For this poor moraled group of gameplayers want to be paid huge fees to Serve the public.If serving no fee would be paid, expenses yes salaries and retirement packages with 6 figure numbers really only serve mammon. And if truth be known if you dont vote you should not be governed because lawfully you only consent to be governed when you give your vote to a representative. If you hold your own right to vote you govern yourself under common law. As Canada isna common law country..not a legislative one this legislative corporation is only lawful to the extent of governing those that vote anything more is a direct violation of common law. And I would be more than happy to debate this matter in any public forumTHANK YOU ALLJOHN SPENCLEY