It’s true that if you spoil your vote, others will choose the president. But right now people like me don’t care
Maria Steen: John Burns says he would not spoil his vote if the conservative campaigner were on the ballot paper. Photo: Mark Condren
I’m spoiling my vote on Friday. I just haven’t decided how. I’ve never spoiled a vote before, having cast a ballot in every election and referendum since 1985. I hope I never have to do it again.
It’s almost embarrassing to admit this. I know, I should be ashamed of myself. Our forefathers fought the Brits and died in the GPO so we could have the right to vote, and here’s me throwing it back in their faces.