By Slanted Light

"I'd much rather vote with my heart" = me too! For me that would look like something totally unrecognisable from any current form of government; I suspect. We'd all be getting bonuses for not eating meat or testing on animals and free vet care for our pets below a certain income level - just for starters. Plus incentives for conserving our use of power and public transport [where possible]. rather than having the most expensive power charges and public transport system in OZ if not the western world. Gggrrr - I'd better quit while I'm behind. Thank you for your kind comments - I am absolutely thrilled to be living somewhere so lovely. Even my local train station is a haven of wildlife with birds that come to be hand-fed by the station mistress with no less than four fat green frogs nestled in amongst the pot plants! I noticed you made mention of your passport - does that mean you are planning on a visit down this way?....Kiashi