If not this could be a very worthwhile exercise.
I for one would like to know:
- how much are we being offered for our vote by each of the parties concerned
- how much the voters in marginal electorates are being offered for their vote vs safe seats
- how much is being offered to special interest groups by name
- answers would assist in analysis of voter behaviour
- answers would be able to determine more accurately who can be bought and also for how much
However, once people know how much is on offer in marginal seats - if they live in non marginal seats today, maybe they can use the information judiciously to create a situation over the next few years where they too will be able to benefit from the generous offerings that seem to come around at election time for the lucky few who live in marginal areas!
Alternately of course people in safe seats could always go on the Internet and offer their votes for sale - it could help the major parties in distributing their largesse.
PS. OF COURSE I AM KIDDING about offering to sell your vote! Democracy is precious!
(oh crap - that comment will elicit even MORE emails!)
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