Waves of Patriotism.

I must be going through a period of patriotism, most un-Australian really. Today I'm feeling particularly proud of our voting system, in particular it's compulsory nature. At the end of polling day I can sleep well knowing that each and every Australian has presented themselves to a polling booth and been given the opportunity to vote how they like even if they vote informally. I may not like the outcome, I may wonder if my fellow Australians have left their minds in the glovebox of their "never seen dirt 4WD" but I have no doubt that Australia has spoken. To those who set this system in place, and those who have protected it - I thank you.