From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe there are 194 nations in this world. Of these, the Economist last year reported that only 19 countries are still "full democracies"!
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On Saturday, we in Moree are able to participate in the democracy of one of those countries, Australia, when we go to the polling booth to vote for the NSW government.
To celebrate our rare fortune, the Moree Secondary College P&C will be providing access to 'Democracy Sausages', quality local products to match the standard of candidates on the ballot papers.
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MSC P&C president Kelly James encourages voters to buy a sausage to support the ongoing promotion of the college.
"The latest project plans to engage the local business, Simply Print, to install a window wrap on a currently vacant shop front, promoting education excellence in Moree," she said.
"This will not only improve the outlook in Balo St, but also inform local families of the quality education available locally."
As you approach the warm security of the cardboard polling booth and grasp the pencil stub to make your mark, don't be distracted by the pleasant waft of cooked onions filtering through the precinct. There will be plenty for all, with the barbecue running from 8am to 11am on Saturday, March 23.
Whether you come out of the booth with a bitter taste of defeat or salty tears of disappointment, Democracy Sausages are sure to provide a sweet feeling of optimism for the future of our nation.
