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I would describe the posters as cheap and nasty. And in this case, cheap is good. In places like the United States, elections are fought with expensive TV ad buys etc and are and so expensive overall that most of them are funded K Street lobbying firms, resulting each generation of politician being indebted to said lobbyists. In Washington D.C. laws are made in Congress, but paid for on K Street.

So if the choice is between a little bit of recyclable plastic posters once every five years vs. widespread and pervasive corruption infecting every aspect of government to the detriment of the citizens and society, guess what? I'll take the posters, thank you very much.

BTW the wording of the poll is extremely biased, I voted No because while I don't really vote based on what I see on the posters, I do see it as a legitimate way for candidates (and position groups in referendums) to get their message out there. I'd much prefer they stick up a few posters, recycle them afterwards and claim election expenses than suck up to vested interests to get millions to spend on more polished advertising campaigns. Every. Single. Time. Maybe the poll could be re-run without such biased and leading options?

I think posters are great.
Remember not everyone does social media.
They inform voters who is actually standing
They give people standing for the first time a chance to gain name recogination which sitting TD's already have.
Gives people who are changing parties/ changing from a party to independant or visa versa to show that.
Actually shows people that democracy is happening.
many of the constituencies are huge and there is no way , even with a well Oiled party machine can every house be called to.
I agree with SeanW's point re USA
I actually like the colour they bring to streetscapes.
I would however limit the number of posters a canidate can put up in an indivudal town

I agree that election posters are visual litter and a waste of resources, but many voters do use the posters for candidate recognition - candidates are keenly aware of this - and this is why they continue to be put up on lampposts come election time.

In some countries the use of election posters are banned. I think in Ieland door to door canvassing is essential for any candidate who takes their running in an election seriously.

Do think the poll questions are very leading and shows bias by the treat starter.
Would sugest the options should be changed.
Do you want posters banned yes or no.