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| − | '''Voice for the People''' (VftP) is a [[Council]] List that was created on |
+ | '''Voice for the People''' (VftP) is a [[Council]] [[List]] that was created on 4 January [[1456]] by [[Loyats]] Bucklin to run for [[Sussex Council]]. |
== The Agenda == |
== The Agenda == |
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| − | As stated by [[Loyats]] himself VftP was founded as an |
+ | As stated by [[Loyats]] himself VftP was founded as an Election [[List]] to counter the then ruling politcal party, the [[Public Servants]]. It positioned itself as a [[List]] that was not aimed to counter the actions or opinions of any particular individual, or the [[Public Servants]] in general, but rather to give the electorate a choice, and allow for disagreement with the long-standing [[Council]]. Some people considered the '''Voice for the People''' [[List]] to be a protest for the sake of the protest, while others welcomed the opportunity to have a second [[List]] running. |
| − | Loyats came up with the following set of eight principals for the campaign of VftP: |
+ | [[Loyats]] came up with the following set of eight principals for the campaign of VftP: |
*1. Transparency. |
*1. Transparency. |
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*8. Accountability of Action. |
*8. Accountability of Action. |
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| − | == The |
+ | == The Election of the [[Sussex Council XVI]] == |
| − | [[Public Servants]] retained their majority with 57.1% of the votes, which translated to 7 seats, while Voice for the People gave a credible showing for their first appearance by earning the remaining 5 seats with 42.9% of the votes. |
+ | The [[Public Servants]] retained their majority with 57.1% of the votes, which translated to 7 seats, while '''Voice for the People''' gave a credible showing for their first appearance by earning the remaining 5 seats with 42.9% of the votes. |
| − | Following the |
+ | Following the election, [[Loyats]] Bucklin appealed to the '''Voice for the People''' [[List]] to continue their service within their capacity despite not obtaining a majority of seats in Council. He went on to urge that Councilors vote for whom they considered to be the most capable person to be voted for Count, while suggesting that important Offices be retained by incumbent [[Council]] members from [[Public Servants]]. |
| − | == The |
+ | == The Controversy == |
| − | On |
+ | On 24 February 1456, three weeks after the election, [[Loyats]] Bucklin publicly announced his intention to resign from [[Sussex Council XVI]]. He explained his resignation with the following words: |
| − | <blockquote>Yes, Loyats is a coward, a quitter, and weak. He failed the people of Sussex, was unable to fight the brick wall, and in antics much akin to a small spoiled child has decided to |
+ | <blockquote>"Yes, Loyats is a coward, a quitter, and weak. He failed the people of Sussex, was unable to fight the brick wall, and in antics much akin to a small spoiled child has decided to 'run away'. |
But let it also be said that no person can fight any battle alone, especially when some fights are started simply for the point of conflict. |
But let it also be said that no person can fight any battle alone, especially when some fights are started simply for the point of conflict. |
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One can not fight against people who believe the people of a government have no right to see how said government works. |
One can not fight against people who believe the people of a government have no right to see how said government works. |
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| − | One can not fight against people who say any thing brought up is |
+ | One can not fight against people who say any thing brought up is 'change for the sake of change', when in fact they are holding on to their traditions for the simple sake that they are traditions. |
| − | But yes, I am weak, I am a coward, I am quiting, and I will not return to such endevours, but i am not a liar... I know these things will be said, I should at least be the first to say them.</blockquote> |
+ | But yes, I am weak, I am a coward, I am quiting, and I will not return to such endevours, but i am not a liar... I know these things will be said, I should at least be the first to say them."</blockquote> |
| − | Following his statement, Loyats went on removing his own tongue, forefingers, ears, and eyes in his own house in [[Canterbury]]. This act of self |
+ | Following his statement, [[Loyats]] went on removing his own tongue, forefingers, ears, and eyes in his own house in [[Canterbury]]. This act of self-mutilation caused a strong reaction from many different people. |
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+ | ==End of the VftP == |
| − | While Voice for the People was not a political party |
+ | While '''Voice for the People'' was not a conventional political party, but rather a list of individuals who were striving for a common goal, removal of [[Loyats]] from the [[List]] has left it members without a clear goal. |
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Revision as of 21:40, 3 March 2010
Voice for the People (VftP) is a Council List that was created on 4 January 1456 by Loyats Bucklin to run for Sussex Council.
The Agenda
As stated by Loyats himself VftP was founded as an Election List to counter the then ruling politcal party, the Public Servants. It positioned itself as a List that was not aimed to counter the actions or opinions of any particular individual, or the Public Servants in general, but rather to give the electorate a choice, and allow for disagreement with the long-standing Council. Some people considered the Voice for the People List to be a protest for the sake of the protest, while others welcomed the opportunity to have a second List running.
Loyats came up with the following set of eight principals for the campaign of VftP:
- 1. Transparency.
- 2. Separation of Power.
- 3. Solidarity of Office.
- 4. Re-visitation of the Legal Corpus.
- 5. Promotion of Town Charters.
- 6. Promotion of Charitable Programs.
- 7. Reorganization of Sussex's Governmental Offices.
- 8. Accountability of Action.
The Election of the Sussex Council XVI
The Public Servants retained their majority with 57.1% of the votes, which translated to 7 seats, while Voice for the People gave a credible showing for their first appearance by earning the remaining 5 seats with 42.9% of the votes.
Following the election, Loyats Bucklin appealed to the Voice for the People List to continue their service within their capacity despite not obtaining a majority of seats in Council. He went on to urge that Councilors vote for whom they considered to be the most capable person to be voted for Count, while suggesting that important Offices be retained by incumbent Council members from Public Servants.
The Controversy
On 24 February 1456, three weeks after the election, Loyats Bucklin publicly announced his intention to resign from Sussex Council XVI. He explained his resignation with the following words:
"Yes, Loyats is a coward, a quitter, and weak. He failed the people of Sussex, was unable to fight the brick wall, and in antics much akin to a small spoiled child has decided to 'run away'.
But let it also be said that no person can fight any battle alone, especially when some fights are started simply for the point of conflict.
One can not fight against people who claim to be individuals yet do not wish to be held accountable individually.
One can not fight against people who feel real, measurable improvement is not reason enough for change.
One can not fight against people who believe the people of a government have no right to see how said government works.
One can not fight against people who say any thing brought up is 'change for the sake of change', when in fact they are holding on to their traditions for the simple sake that they are traditions.
But yes, I am weak, I am a coward, I am quiting, and I will not return to such endevours, but i am not a liar... I know these things will be said, I should at least be the first to say them."
Following his statement, Loyats went on removing his own tongue, forefingers, ears, and eyes in his own house in Canterbury. This act of self-mutilation caused a strong reaction from many different people.
End of the VftP
While 'Voice for the People was not a conventional political party, but rather a list of individuals who were striving for a common goal, removal of Loyats from the List has left it members without a clear goal.