2006-06-30 14:06:37 · 17 answers · asked by ? 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
For those who think I'm overly cynical, you may wish to check this out:
20 Amazing Facts About Voting in the USA
http://whatreallyhappened.com/usa_vote_facts.html
2006-07-03 04:06:23 · update #1
You cannot outlaw something that is constitutional and something that is spirit of the constitution as well. It wouldn't go over well with the people, I tell you.
2006-06-30 14:10:56 · answer #1 · answered by soulful_beautyxoxo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In many countires it is illegal not to vote, everyone must vote, there fore all participate. In the US, it's like a game, how many people can even state what the person they are voting stands up for. I went out and asked people why they voted for this person or that and what they said didn't even match what that person stood for. They just went in and pulled a level, like playing bingo. Most people never even read the political platforms on which someone is running. People vote here but it doesn't make a difference, in the long run they are all the same. Look Clinton and George W. are now vacationing together and work together and state they are in fact pretty equal in what they believe in. So I see your question as one that in fact I would have to agree upon. However I do vote because if I don't I feel then I have no right to complain or voice my opinion, which I would find hard not to do.
2006-06-30 15:38:59 · answer #2 · answered by M360 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, i think of it makes a distinction, however the variety of subjects on the table between the countless conceivable events at an election occupy an exceedingly narrow spectrum. extremely, any appreciably different perspectives isn't in all threat stated as even a threat, so many times you're unlikely to be certain radical adjustments interior the political and economic shape of the state/society. That being mentioned, i'm undecided that maximum human beings of human beings have an interest in radical adjustments, so from a democratic point of view, this narrow spectrum could be nice. So i think I trust Twain, yet i do no longer understand that that's a foul element.
2016-11-01 00:31:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disagree. The only change I would make is make people take a test written or oral on the candidates. Too many people vote without any knowledge of who is running. What they stand for or anything other than their political party. We had a man run as a Democrat & announce both before & afterwards that he was a registered Communist. Everyone just voted for the Democrat. We have a communist county commissioner.
2006-06-30 17:30:14 · answer #4 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disagree with you and, though your source may have validity, do not take every personal web page on the net as all facts.
If you think voting did not make a difference, then dont bother, it will help us Repubs out. MAYBE thats why KERRY LOST ROFL, think about it.
How did Kerry become a candidate in the first place? Oh ya primary elections.
2006-07-11 14:06:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Voting does make a difference. That is not all you can do, though. Don't be such a pessimist. I mean, if it weren't worth it to vote, why would we be able to circulate petitions to put a proposal on the ballot? Did you know you can even pencil yourself in for an office and vote for yourself, and if at the local level, you do this and tell enough of your friends, you might actually be elected, hopefully you know how to do the job.
2006-06-30 23:41:24 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Battle of Athens, Tennessee, was waged by common Citizens against their government officials and police in order to restore a valid voting process to their town. Their requests for State and Federal assistance went unheeded, so they did their duty as Sovereign Citizens, armed themselves with rifles and dynamite, and restored Constitutional law in their home town.
Voting makes a difference. That is why politicians try so hard to cheat the vote, such as with Al Gore's 'Motor Voter' scheme that allegedly collected millions of votes of illegal immigrants. Today's electronic voting systems should have everyone very worried.
2006-07-11 17:36:20 · answer #7 · answered by speakeasy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
After the last election I think voting needs to controlled by a private company. Where did all those Ohio votes go?
2006-07-09 07:27:21 · answer #8 · answered by staisil 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disagree. Of course they make a difference. If most people decided not to vote then the majority of the people's voice would not be heard. People may think that one vote may not make a difference, but if you think of the big picture if everyone had that perspective then we'd be screwed.
2006-06-30 14:17:54 · answer #9 · answered by varsdebater_conservative 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disagree. Reason? The Second Amendment. The only guarantee of liberty. If they decided to eliminate open, free, (relatively) honest elections, every gun owner in this country would be headed to Washington (some of whom even have quality military experience). CHARGE!!!
2006-06-30 14:43:09 · answer #10 · answered by libertyu9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋