Forgot to vote

[winjim]

I heard a new argument in the latest election.

Why do I have to use a pencil, I want to use a pen?

No, you have to use a pencil.

I want a pen.

No you can't use one.

This went on for a few minutes before he gave in.

Turns out it was a friend of a friend, he pressed on so hard as to leave a mark on the paper that would be visible even if his x was rubbed out.

Why didn't he just use a pen anyway? They would've counted it. You really need to go above and beyond the realms of stupidity to cast a ballot so messed up that it won't be counted.

 

[classic33]

Why didn't he just use a pen anyway? They would've counted it. You really need to go above and beyond the realms of stupidity to cast a ballot so messed up that it won't be counted.

You'd be suprised at the number who go "above and beyond".

 

[stephec]

Why didn't he just use a pen anyway? They would've counted it. You really need to go above and beyond the realms of stupidity to cast a ballot so messed up that it won't be counted.

According to the rest of the conversation you have to use a pencil, it's the rules.

 

[stephec]

They'd be wrong. They're obliged to provide a pencil but you can mark your ballot paper with a pen if you so wish*.

Pencil conspiracies do seem to be common amongst the loonier voters, like UKIP supporters.


*That's from the Electoral Commission, who know what they're talking about.

I was quoting the woman who was handing the papers out, I had no inclination to join in their debate though.

 

[stephec]

I know. I wasn't suggesting you were a pencil conspiracist.

I didn't actually know the rules myself, if I had've done I might have joined in.

 

[jefmcg]

According to the rest of the conversation you have to use a pencil, it's the rules.

Postal ballots explicitly state "black pen" and AFAIAA it's the same ballot papers.

 

[winjim]

You don't even need to draw an X

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...r-drawing-penis-on-ballot-paper-10238218.html