I spent some time this morning down at the North Fremantle polling booth, handing out Greens how-to-vote cards.

Where I was, the ALP and the Greens folks were hanging out together on opposite side of the path, chatting away. The Liberals had set up a table a ways away complete with a big picture of John Howard and a bunch of ‘fear posters’ going on about Latham’s inexperience. That was a bit sad.

At the other entrance to the booth, Liberal, ALP and Greens folk were having a good old chat and a laugh.

You know, all the people I met were great, from all sides, and the chance to have a political chat with other folk interested in politics was really enjoyable. It adds a human face to the election. Much better than a bunch of talking heads on the TV.

I liked it so much I’m going back for more this afternoon. And then off to a small gathering to watch the results come in. Go Greens!