2006-09-01 07:17:17 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
me...
because although it seems like it doesn't make a difference, i would still like to have a say in my country...
2006-09-01 07:21:28 · answer #1 · answered by Dizzie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, I admit it. I voted in the 2004 Presidential election.
As to why, I feel that it's something that is the basis of our form of government. As a republic, the responsibility of governing rest with those selected for government positions, but the selection of who these people will be, directly or indirectly, is the onus of the citizens of the country. I believe that exercising this duty (instead of a mere right) is an important part of our philosophy of government.
I placed a vote for a candidate that I knew wouldn't win the state that I live in. Why would I vote for someone that had no realistic chance of winning? It's because I don't see elections as mere contests were the important thing is to keep score. It's about the exercise of the will of the people, and to try to attach some level of esteem to the voting process robs it of its important functions. (This is why I am not a fan of the two-party system as it boils everything down to a either/or process, depriving the electorate of true diversity.) I'll place my vote for whomever I feel is best suited for the job, regardless of others voting patterns.
After the election, I will then give the due support to the electoral winner. I may vehemently disagree with the winner's policies, but to blame it on the last election is a smack at not just the politician, not just the voters for that politician, but at the process itself. I find it sad that once the decision is made that some of us mock that decision instead of working on the issues in the here and now.
Sorry for the long rant. I just wanted to get that off of my chest.
2006-09-01 07:46:51 · answer #2 · answered by Ѕємι~Мαđ ŠçїєŋŧιѕТ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have voted in every election since I turned 18. That includes all the local elections, state elections and presidential elections. I have been doing that since 1974.
Why? It's my duty as a citizen to vote. This is my chance to say how I feel about issues and decisions important to me.
I feel privileged to vote. Many people in other countries cannot vote. They are denied the opportunity to tell their leaders their wishes and complaints.
Many times,the elections do not turn out the way I want them to, but that's democracy. If I don't vote, I can't complain. Someone else has made my decisions for me.
Every vote counts. The Presidential Election of 2000 told us that.
2006-09-01 13:42:04 · answer #3 · answered by Malika 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have voted since I was 18. I voted Republican in some instances, and in other instances Democratic, depending on the 'spin' of the platform at the time. I voted against G. W. Bush in both elections, because I saw how he did in Texas, and figured Gore or Kerry would have done a better job at foreign policy. You have no voice if you do not vote, that's why we have that freedom, is to be able to tell the government which road it should follow.
2006-09-01 15:24:38 · answer #4 · answered by Another Guy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only members of the Electorial College voted for President. Everyone else voted for a slate of Electors. Why? Because that's what's in the Constitution.
2006-09-01 08:07:23 · answer #5 · answered by Woody 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cast my ballot for the president in the 2004 election because it is my right and my responsibility to do so as a US citizen.
2006-09-01 08:16:25 · answer #6 · answered by frieburger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have voted in all the elections ever since I could because I want to participate in my country and I was given that right; I exercise it.
2006-09-01 07:27:40 · answer #7 · answered by Goldenrain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I voted so I can have a say in the elected officials (not like it is going to stop them from having them assigned to us anyway)
2006-09-01 08:21:45 · answer #8 · answered by katlvr125 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did, because it's a civic duty and moral responsibility--I voted for Bush, and I'd do it again if I could; probably not for a third term if that were possible, but I'd definitely support him against Kerry or Gore.
2006-09-03 11:36:35 · answer #9 · answered by nacmanpriscasellers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Green Party candidate, I forget his name.
I wanted Kerry to win but he did not need my vote in my state of California because all the pre-election polls had him winning California easily, and since my vot e for president only counts within the state of Calif. because of the electoral college system, I decided to support a third party candidate.
2006-09-02 06:09:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I voted - it is my right. I am registered to vote as part of the democratic process. Not every American who is eligible votes and for those who complain - go out and vote!!!
2006-09-01 07:23:26 · answer #11 · answered by Sharp Marble 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋