2006-09-07 08:16:34 · 27 answers · asked by david c 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Not voting is also a part of the democratic process. You have the right to not vote, because of your dissatisfaction. That does not take away your right to complain. By not voting, you are saying I don't like any of the choices. So, you still maintain the right to voice your opinion.
2006-09-07 08:19:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can choose not to vote, that is your choice. You can have an opinion or suggestion, that is your right. If you do not vote, you cannot complain about the situation you allowed yourself to be put in by not voting. The country is governed based on majority voters. If you choose not to vote, and your views differ from that majority, what good are your views since you made no effort to make your views the majority by voting.
2006-09-07 15:25:35 · answer #2 · answered by don1joker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem is that within the system you are not really "putting forward your views" if you don't vote. Telling everybody your political opinion but not voting it is like playing an exhibition game--people might pay attention, but it doesn't count. Casting a vote is what validates your views. Vote or don't vote; complain or don't complain--it's a free country. Just don't expect any one who gets elected to reflect the views that you didn't vote for.
2006-09-07 15:44:30 · answer #3 · answered by Mark M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd like to see compulsory voting (with only a nominal fine for failing) and a "none of the above" box.
If "none of the above" wins, then the winner is picked at random from the electoral register.
Often there is no point in voting as the seat in your area is "safe". There is nothing to stop you registering your vote in another area where your vote might actually have a value.
Whether you vote or not, you can still write to your MP to express your views.
2006-09-07 15:21:51 · answer #4 · answered by Hairyloon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can spoil the ballot paper by writing across it, your vote of 'no confidence' in any of the candidates!
I have voted for forty years and I have no confidence in any of the candidates locally, but I always choose one, because I know it is my duty to vote.
If we don't vote, we have no right to complain. In a democracy, things only ever change, if you use the power that votes afford you.
If you dislike this, then stand for election yourself, and help make the changes that you want to see, or at the very least, be the catalyst for change, encourage others to stand... be their supporter and join your local party. Be vocal there, to be sure to elect the candidate, you really want for your area!
If you refuse to vote, you place yourself outside the system... and in my own view, it should be mandatory to vote, with serious fines if we do not!
2006-09-07 15:34:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
We can. That's what freedom of speech is all about.
Some people just think that voting should be a prerequisite to speaking. What many don't seem understand is that voting doesn't always help, and is often a waste of time.
I never voted for either of the two major-party candidates. As such, my vote literally have never been counted or applied to the result, because of the way the system is currently structured. So, for me, voting is a waste of my time until the system gets fixed.
By denying people the change to speak out and fix the system, the two major parties are ensuring that they remain in power.
2006-09-07 15:18:46 · answer #6 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
by choosing not to vote you opt out of your democratic rights. Neil Kinnock had the right idea, he wanted to make voting compulsory.
If you don't vote then you can be blamed for everything that goes wrong like the BNP getting elected, if you did vote you'd be able to say at least I voted and then you would be able to comment on politics.
2006-09-08 04:31:29 · answer #7 · answered by thebigtombs 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe because too many people would choose that option.
Then maybe when they know what your views are they will put you under surveillance for not voting.
Anyway, votes don't count. They sort out the election result well before the election. It depends on who's turn it is.
2006-09-07 15:18:16 · answer #8 · answered by footynutguy 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Do you really think the politicians are bothered about what little ol' you really thinks. Hey, they have a job, pensions, 9 weeks holiday every year, cars, pads in the city as well as their constituency.....goes on. Best job in the world and no-one is going to jeopardise that - unless, the media find out!!
2006-09-07 15:28:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say that if you don't vote, you don't have a voice! I have always voted, but I still don't have a voice!
No one bloody listens!
Unfortunately, Labour didn't get in with a majority! Most voters went for other parties!
Where is the justice?
2006-09-07 15:22:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋