im 26 and never voted. Should i ?

Answer 1

Definitely! People get into office and affect your life in ways you may not even realize until it's too late. Don't think of it in terms of whether your vote makes a difference, because someone is going to be elected whether you participate or not. So, when you don't vote, someone who did vote gets to speak for you.

Also, don't just vote, pick something you really really care about and get involved. A dirty little secret of the real history of Americas is that citizens have produced more social change faster and better than our elected officials have. Here is where you will really feel the satisfaction of making a difference.

Answer 2

If you think that America is fine without your input that keep your head in the sand. If all you intend to do is vote for the name you heard the most in commercials, please stay home. If your intent is to truly be responsible and know who and what you are voting for then I would have to wonder why you feel that a bunch of strangers advice is better than listening to your own inner voice??

Answer 3

Interesting question. The people who worked very hard to establish a country where you have to right to participate or not to participate cared very much for the right to vote (see the Declaration of Independence). And much later, in the Battle for Athens (USA) in the late 1940's, Americans took up arms against a local government because of voting rights issues. Going back to the founders - their attitude towards people who would choose not to participate in this experience of liberty would be to tell them to leave the country and hopefully, our children would never remember you. 'nough said?

Answer 4

I always go with the argument... if you don't vote then you can't really complain about the government. If you want to vote go for it. I guess every vote counts somewhere along the line.

Answer 5

only if you care about the destiny of your country. If not, you don't have any moral ground to express an opinion, because when you were asked you didn't answer.
If you don't like any candidate, go there and cancel your vote, that is a political opinion also. Just not going is, I think just apathy and indifference.

Answer 6

I'm 29 and never voted I know you should be sometimes I just don't feel that it would make a difference to me

Answer 7

Yes. It will help you feel a part of this democratic process. Your vote can make a difference. Just ask a Floridian.

Answer 8

you should, as long as you know about the candidates and are making an informed decision. i take it you live in the US and it is one of our best rights. i am only 16 and can't wait to vote in the 2008 elections. use it or lose it.

Answer 9

You are a woman in modern America? Then I say YES, you should vote!

Answer 10

if you have an opinion on who should be elected for certain positions, you should voice your opinion and vote. if you don't especially care, then don't vote. it's as simple as that. Although I think most people do care.