you realize of course there are political organizations who rely on your nonparticipation, and use it against you.
2006-08-13 17:07:16 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
... not a citizen :-(
2006-08-13 17:09:59 · answer #1 · answered by sweetundina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone votes, yet is not politically interested in that vote, a number of dangerous consequences can result:
1. They vote based on name recognition candidates (Ppl in California know this all to well)
2. They vote based on issues that have little to do with a party platform
Moreover, what if someone truly dislikes both candidates or both parties? Isn't abstention a viable alternative as opposed to voting for someone whom you rely don't care about?
2006-08-13 17:16:04 · answer #2 · answered by Who Cares 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I registered to vote a week after I turned 18. Although I have not had a chance to vote yet, I will when the time comes. I think people don't realize how easy it is to register. They can just fill out a little paper and have them send the ballot to your house. I believe people don't think they have time to vote, but with absentee voting, everything is simplified.
2006-08-13 17:10:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
our system needs to be reformed. our votes don't really count. our Representatives votes count. when the system was put in place our leaders did not think the citizens were intelligent enough to make an educated decision. the problem in Florida was the only time in our history the actual individual vote made a difference in a presidential election
2006-08-13 20:20:47 · answer #4 · answered by Carrielynn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who could those political organizations be any way? There are some informed young people out there (although not a majority). Once they get off the campus and pay some taxes, it is amazing how some change their views.
2006-08-13 17:39:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Recently, I haven't voted because I knew nothing of the local issues upon which we were asked to vote. I think the only thing worse than not voting at all, is voting on something you know nothing about. Ignorance is democracy's greatest enemy.
2006-08-13 17:23:07 · answer #6 · answered by Angela M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as soon as i am 18 i will vote
and i watch the news and read abouts wats happening in the world because there are to many people out there who will vote for someone for no reason
(how u think bush got re elected after all the crap hes put us through)
2006-08-13 17:16:07 · answer #7 · answered by hillbilly271 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm 18. completely in it for McCain. replaced into somewhat helping Hillary till now each and every thing. My college Kent State college, is somewhat a liberal college, yet i'm able to discover probable 10 out 36,000 human beings balloting for Obama have faith it or not. each and every physique have been in the past for Hillary.
2016-10-02 01:22:05 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that everyone should vote, I think that people don't vote because they are lazy or they just understand politics. Everyone should vote I've been voting since i turned age to my parents have always said that it will make are future.
2006-08-13 17:11:55 · answer #9 · answered by kaytie_cat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We take our children to the voting booth with us to instill in them a feeling of importance for voting. Also to take the mystery out of it when it comes time for them to vote. They actually watch my hubby & I vote, and we explain what we're doing all the way.
I'm older than 30, so I didn't have to answer, right? Plus, I voted.
2006-08-13 17:14:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Apathy
2006-08-13 19:10:36 · answer #11 · answered by Eric Smith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋