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Moral Dilemma
I don't know if this should be in Politcs, or Family & Relationships, but I'm putting it in here.
I've just received my postal voting forms, I was convinced I knew who I would vote for, but I have discovered that one of my own daughters is standing as an Independent candidate in my constituency ! I thought she was joking when she told me some time ago.
She hasn't of course a hope in hell's chance of being elected, but neither has my preferred choice (Reform UK).
What should a dad do ? Is blood thicker than water ?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Your vote can be exercised in any way you want. However, I think you should exercise your vote based on your preferred candidate and not the fact that one is your daughter. Father and daughter are perfectly entitled to disagree on anything, including politics. Exercising your vote in a way that does not favour your daughter is not any form of disloyalty to her or no reflection upon her as your daughter. She is standing for election and will undoubtedly understand that you casting your vote elsewhere is your democratic right and shows the mutual respect in your relationship. She is a big girl now and can get there with dad's support if she needs it in other ways rather than him potentially compromising his views.
Here's a question. If she stood for a party whose manifesto was abhorrent to you, would you still consider voting for her?
Thanks, I value your opinions and I see your measured, sensible response Barmaid.
I took quite a bit of trouble registering for an overseas postal vote too. I don't always agree with all her views, but nothing too serious (she isn't a Communist etc.!) She's always causing me problems, but I love her. Looks like dad will probably give her my vote.
Illogical, but the heart beats the head.
Thank you for saying that, Khandro.
You've obviously spent time and reached a considered decision for which you cannot be criticised. That kind of exemplifies having the free choice to use your vote in whatever way you see fit!!
How proud you must be to have a daughter who is prepared to put herself forwards and attempt to make a difference.
It's in the post and the dad side wins over the more sensible political side.
In the end I tried to rationalise it by looking at all the reasons for not voting for the others and there are plenty. The one I was going to have voted for, who had the least amount of negatives, - the Reform candidate, will have to struggle on without me. Apologies to him and Nigel 😌