Democracy

– Well, that's the Euro election over with. For another five years, I think. Though I'm not sure.
– Somehow they never seem quite as dramatic as the UK parliamentary elections. They lack the feverishly extended build-up and nail-biting finale.
– I have to admit that, before the election, I couldn't name a single one of our MEPs.
– And now?
– I still can't. But at least I have a better idea of what parties they represent.
– But do you need to be able to name any of them?
– Well, one day I might want to contact them.
– About?
– I don't know... Uneven pavements?
– I'm not sure your MEP will be that interested. I suspect he or she will be more concerned with European matters. The price of milk, that sort of thing.
– But not uneven pavements?
– I don't think so.
– Potholes?
– They are a bit like pavements, aren't they?
– There seemed to be a lot of parties on the ballot paper.
– Indeed. Many I hadn't heard of.
– Perhaps I could start my own.
– I think, in a democracy, you are entitled to. Will it have anything to do with potholes?
– There seems to be an unmet need.