2006-09-20 15:26:01 · 10 answers · asked by meapai 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I believe a lot of people don't think their vote would make a difference. Let's see if we have 1,000 people all thinking that, I know there are more than that, can you imagine if they did vote?
The young people would be running this country! :)
I think in general it's kinda hard to figure out what you're voting for. Sometimes I have to dig really hard to sort the fact from fiction before I vote . . .wish there was an easier way, besides those long winded voter pamplets.
Just give me the facts on a nice pro/con list please . . . can we vote on that?
:)
2006-09-20 15:30:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
In 1968 there was a reasonable turn out of the youth voter (relatively speaking) and the voting age at that time was 21. This turnout was primarily due to the Vietnam War. Young men were getting drafted and assigned duty in Vietnam. People vote when there are issues that are of concern to them.
Conversely the elderly voting participation is quite high, primarily because they are dependent on the government entitlements in maintaining the retirement lifestyle as well as their health.
2006-09-20 22:37:04 · answer #2 · answered by Nefarious Eyes 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I at 18 years old am amazed at all the young people like myself that do not vote, or care to vote. I was telling a couple of my friends the other day that I had just mailed in my voter registration form (I moved and had to get a new one) so the I would be able to vote on Nov. 7th. They all said "I didn't know you had to register." I tried to get them all to register, but feel as though I am beating a dead horse. I printed forms off for them, and gave them the address, the have not done it, and do not plan to. I just do not understand how someone cannot care about who wins our elections. As for me, I will be voting this year, and I am more excited about it than my birthday, the week after.
2006-09-20 22:34:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i don't agree with the first answer i wish i could of start voting at 13 but of course i was too young now that i'm 18 i want to register and make sure no more republicans are in office and i do take life seriously
2006-09-20 22:36:19 · answer #4 · answered by flyinghigh006 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm don't know if i qualify as "young" anymore, but I can tell you why I don't vote.
George W. Bush. He wasn't truly elected by America - he cheated. We all watched. I will never vote again.
If the Electoral College is whose vote really matters, than what is the point. It is sad but true.
2006-09-20 22:43:16 · answer #5 · answered by Chrissy: The Angry Typer a/k/a Mood Mole 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They don't think their vote will make a difference (I'm young, and thats what my friends think) and many just don't give a damn yet because they are still being supported by their mummies and daddies.
2006-09-20 22:29:50 · answer #6 · answered by Danielle 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
They don't care enoguh about what is happening in the world
2006-09-20 23:42:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
good question.
young pepole thinking that thier vote won't count.
2006-09-20 22:30:33 · answer #8 · answered by starprincess292003 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Because they have already seen that it doesn't make any difference.
2006-09-20 22:30:49 · answer #9 · answered by Dr Know It All 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
They don't take life seriously, but they are sure to complain.
2006-09-20 22:28:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋