Does adopting Simpol mean that I, as a citizen, am losing my freedom to vote as I choose?
No. The wording of the Simpol adoption pledge states: “I pledge to vote in future national elections for ANY political party or candidate – within reason – that has pledged to implement Simpol alongside other governments. Alternatively, if I have a preference for a certain party, I will encourage my party to pledge to implement Simpol.” If you carefully check the wording, you will see that you are pledging to vote in future elections for any politician within reason who has pledged to implement Simpol alongside other governments. “Within reason” means that, even if a politician or party has signed the Simpol Pledge, it still remains up to you to decide whether you feel that politician or party is worthy of receiving your vote. Or, if you have a strong preference for a particular political party, your adoption of Simpol can alternatively signify your desire for your party to sign the Simpol Pledge. So adopting Simpol in no way compromises your freedom to vote as you wish; nor does it di
