On or off?

What with all this talk of getting people registered on the electoral roll it is with some considerable surprise to myself that my instincts are to do exactly the opposite.

Somehow withdrawing myself from the electoral roll would seem to be in many ways compatible with my intention stated as follows:

I will no longer cooperate with the state or any agent of the state unless by withholding my cooperation I am seen to be breaking the law.

However, I am not completely convinced yet whether submitting myself to this roll is me cooperating with the state or the state cooperating with me.

Of course, there is no way that I can carry out my pledge to the fullest extent of my ability because there are simply too many personal inconveniences involved but as a general rule of thumb I am, at this stage, determined to do what I can. So far no clear opportunity to be proactive in my negativity has presented itself but I do wonder if this electoral roll issue could be the first.

I wonder, is it possible to fall off the roll and remain living? How would one go about this? I need to know if it is possible before deciding if it is necessary.

Apparently it's a legal requirement for me to be on the roll so that solves that one. Cheers wonko.

Posted by John at September 6, 2005 11:02 AM | TrackBack