Only 50/maybe 49% of us vote. We get what they want!! Use your right to vote, no excuses!!!! If you are 18 or over show up on election days!! No answers that say my vote doesn't count that's a cop out. 50/51% of the votes would count.
2006-06-18 05:11:32 · 14 answers · asked by olderandwiser 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
I do realize that our choices are not the best but maybe Bush would not have been given Florida by his brother if more people had voted for the lesser of two evils. Some people actually rise to the position. Others bring the position done to their level.
2006-06-18 06:25:23 · update #1
I vote. However, I can understand why people wouldn't vote. Our elected officials are sold to us, plain and simple. Those who have enough money for advertising put themselves on tv between our favorite programs and we pick one. And its usually a which candidate do you dislike the most scenario. But I don't think its a good idea to encourage people to vote for the sake of voting. People should be encouraged to make an informed decision when voting. They should actually get to know the candidates platforms before they vote. If they are gonna vote for a guy because he's the kind of guy they'd like to have a beer with or if they are gonna not vote for a guy because they don't like how exited he sounded at his rally, then I would rather them not show up. It's like we all have to vote on what car we would drive and some of us are making a decision based on fuel economy and safety and some of us who had equal say based their decision on the song playing in the commercial.
2006-06-18 05:31:23 · answer #1 · answered by Chris D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is simply because noone cares. Some educated people choose not to vote due to the electoral college, true... And many dislike the choices or are too lazy... But many people just take their freedom for granted and woant someone alse to do their governing for them. Those of you who hate the choices: MAKE A NEW ONE!!! Look at Ralph Nader. Sad a situation as he is, he did pretty damn well in the 2000 elections. He cost Gore Florida, but that is for another day. The point is, many twentysomethings agree with third party candidates but figure that since most don't vote that way, it isn't worth exercising their right. People don't realize what they have until they can't get it anymore, and that will happen pretty soon.
2006-06-18 16:26:35 · answer #2 · answered by Joshua B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Voting is a earned right of being an American, but the biggest problem is that the choices you are given sometimes make it just impossible to cast a vote for either candidate. This country is ruled by the two party system which usually gives you the person with the most money behind them as the candidate and you feel that if you vote for anybody else you are just wasting your vote so why even to to the polls??
2006-06-18 05:16:53 · answer #3 · answered by white61water 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People do not believe that they can really change anything. We need people who are ethical statesmen and stateswomen. What they stand for, personally, and the means by which they effect change, should be more important than party doctrine. Members of the government should not be blackballed just because they vote their consciences. They should be allowed, by their party leaders, to vote for what they believe is right & just. Dismissal should be only on the grounds of unethical behavior, being against the Bill of Rights and the Constitution, or if they hurt someone.
In many countries, it is against the law to not vote. New Zealand, which was the first country to give women the vote, is a good example of this.
In our high schools, greater emphasis should be put on the study of US history and civics.
2006-06-18 05:49:39 · answer #4 · answered by Buffy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually the voter turnout for the 2004 Presidential Election was 60%, but of course local, state, and non-presidential federal elections probably do have a lower turnout.
Reasons: apathy and ignorance.
How do we fix it? Require political classes in middle and high school that bring up BOTH SIDES of a political issue and allow students to debate these issues in an OPEN, ACCEPTING atmosphere. Invite local officials of all political parties to speak about their beliefs and polical views. Get children involved early, but allow them the right to CHOOSE based on presenting ALL the views. Talk to your kids about politics. Even if you're wrong you'll get them involved. We'll straighten them out later.
2006-06-18 07:42:50 · answer #5 · answered by johngjordan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Voting for the lesser of two evils is still voting for evil.
2006-06-18 05:16:09 · answer #6 · answered by Lilly K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its hard to keep voting in a country where one of the candidates has family members that "got your back"in case anything goes wrong,the past two elections are pretty evident of that.
2006-06-18 06:14:51 · answer #7 · answered by jen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used my right to vote since I was of age.
Why others do not use it? I'm not sure.
Some people think that they are only one voice so it doesn't matter.
Others think that politicians will do as they please regardless.
I think if Americans had a better sense of civics then they may be more inclined to exercise their right.
2006-06-18 05:47:07 · answer #8 · answered by Pretty_Trini_Rican 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The choices are typically bad. However, I do vote.
2006-06-18 05:18:28 · answer #9 · answered by DAR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive been voting since i turned 18
2006-06-18 05:14:34 · answer #10 · answered by stoner girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋