Voting

angel_estranged · Post by **angel_estranged** » Fri Feb 06, 2004 1:20 am

I was watching a tv show about how a lot of the younger age groups don't vote and that got me wondering just how much of the majority (if at all) here vote?

I personally am excited. I'm turning 18 as of Monday and I look forward to voting. I believe it's an important part of participating and trying to bring about change. The thing that gets me the most is how can you complain about the government if you don't vote? When you haven't even tried to make a change or voice an opinion?

However I know there are different reasons to/or not to vote. I'm interested in hearing them. So what do you think?

Oh, and this isn't limited to those in the United States. If you live outside the states, do you participate actively in your government? Why or why not?

sneaky ninja · Post by **sneaky ninja** » Fri Feb 06, 2004 2:28 am

I haven't had the opportunity to vote yet, but when the time comes, I think I might. I think you make a good point about non-voters not having the right to complain. That is basically my motive for voting. If I'm politically involved, then it's okay to complain about it.

Prospero · Post by **Prospero** » Fri Feb 06, 2004 2:32 am

Others have died so I could vote. Why should I disrespect them by not embracing that right?

ChronoSword · Post by **ChronoSword** » Fri Feb 06, 2004 3:53 am

YES, WHY WOULD I NOT VOTE? IT IS MY RIGHT THAT I HAVE INHERITED FROM MY FOREFATHERS.

StruckingFuggle · Post by **StruckingFuggle** » Fri Feb 06, 2004 3:57 am

I must call BS on the idea that those who don't vote can't complain... because we all know that there's always a candidate worth supporting, right? Wait, no, there isn't. Like if there was an open election between Hussein, Hitler, and Stalin, I wouldn't vote for any of 'em ... but why couldn't I complain?

Teranfirbt · Post by **Teranfirbt** » Fri Feb 06, 2004 4:39 am

once I turn 18 i plan on voting (in august >_>)

Felan · Post by **Felan** » Fri Feb 06, 2004 4:43 am

I hope to vote as well. So I have claim to bitch when the canidate doesnt win. It just wouldnt be right if didnt vote XD

kaiju01 · Post by **kaiju01** » Fri Feb 06, 2004 4:47 am

i plan on voting, but only if i register in the new state i move to this summer.
i'll probably procrastinate on registering to vote.

Shyknight · Post by **Shyknight** » Fri Feb 06, 2004 5:02 am

I'll be voting just because I can. While my vote is almost meaningless in the grand scheme of things, it does have some power no matter how tiny amount of power that is.

sneaky ninja · Post by **sneaky ninja** » Fri Feb 06, 2004 5:44 am

[quote="StruckingFuggle";p="272730"]I must call BS on the idea that those who don't vote can't complain... because we all know that there's always a candidate worth supporting, right? Wait, no, there isn't. Like if there was an open election between Hussein, Hitler, and Stalin, I wouldn't vote for any of 'em ... but why couldn't I complain?[/quote]

I've never voted officially, but when it comes to voting at school or somewhere, I vote "no" if I don't like the candidates. Or even if I do like the candidates, really. That way I can say I voted AND I don't have to support anyone.

Yeah, that's pretty lame, but I hate politics.

I like pie · Post by **I like pie** » Fri Feb 06, 2004 5:51 am

Others have died so I could vote. Why should I disrespect them by not embracing that right?

well, they died for the idea that you could choose to vote if you wanted to. i personally don't think it's disrespect if you don't, In fact i'd even say it's a mockery of their fight to vote out of guilt

I must call BS on the idea that those who don't vote can't complain... because we all know that there's always a candidate worth supporting, right? Wait, no, there isn't. Like if there was an open election between Hussein, Hitler, and Stalin, I wouldn't vote for any of 'em ... but why couldn't I complain?

agreed, of course there is the difference between that situation and just plain apathetic voters. unfortunately it's hard to tell the difference

adamjaskie · Post by **adamjaskie** » Fri Feb 06, 2004 7:29 am

I would vote in that. I would vote for Hussein. I don't think he was as bad as Hitler or Stalin, was he?

Doc Giggles · Post by **Doc Giggles** » Fri Feb 06, 2004 7:41 am

Why is that everyone thinks that the only thing on a ballot are candidates for office? Am I the only one that feels it important to go to the polls to let my opinion known on things like funding for roads, bond issues, proposed sales taxes, etc. There are so many things on the ballot, it just foolishness not to vote. As far as I'm concerned, anyone that doesn't vote because of a candidate doesn't have the right to complain. If you have a problem with my opinion, tough shit, I don't care. Your decision not to vote only gives me more power. How does it give me more power? Simple, elections are decided by the people that vote. If only 10 people show up, they decided for everyone. I know this to be true because in the election last year only 127 of more than 4500 registered voters showed up to vote in my polling area.

mikehendo · Post by **mikehendo** » Fri Feb 06, 2004 8:00 am

ROCK THE VOTE!!

Jamie Bond · Post by **Jamie Bond** » Fri Feb 06, 2004 8:13 am

I will vote if I get past my lazyness enough to actually be informed.

I'm not going to vote while ignorant... But I DO think I should inform myself. We'll see. Procrastination seems to win more often then not

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