The Red Under The Bed » Blog Archive » Why I’ll be voting Green
A common response when I mention that to people is along the lines of ‘are you a tree hugger?’ but ironically, it is not the parties directly ‘green’ policies that have attracted me. I care deeply about the environment and am constantly frustrated by the lack of political will to address issues that I was learning about 25 years ago in primary school. That was my main reasoning behind my vote in 2007. I have recognised for a long time that the Green Party are more than a single issue pressure group and their wider policies strike a chord with me. These policies – summarised here – offer progressive alternatives that I believe will make Scotland a better, and fairer, place to live. Policies such as the introduction of Land Value Tax and the commitment to protect social housing will ensure that we look after those most needy. The age old Green commitment to public transport could not be more welcome as successive governments in Edinburgh and London have done little to end our obsession with the car.
