what do you think is the most common reason people dont vote?

Answer 1

For me, it's because of disillusionment. Both sides are liars and don't address issues the way I'd like. It's all corruption and greed. Money and power buys elections, don't let anyone tell you any different. Never trust someone who says that he's doing it for the good of the people.

Answer 2

Reason 1) They are too busy and they don't think it will make a difference.

Reason 2) Local news refuses to cover politics so people have no idea what they are voting for or what the differences are between the candidates. This lack of information really unsettles them and they say things like "I don't like any of them" or "the choices are equally bad". But in reality they are too overwhelmed to do the research.

Answer 3

One problem is not being able to research. The commercials that run are always both ways. This guy is no good because of this, then this guy is no good cause of this. Confusing huh? I work 45 hrs a week, and don't have much time to dig in and find out whos the bigger liar. But I do vote with as much knowledge as possible.

Answer 4

i dont know why most people dont vote, but the reason i myself do not vote... is because i dont feel like my vote counts for anything. after bush basically bought the election... i just dont see the point. whoever has to means, will be in office... no matter what the actual vote is.

Answer 5

I think alot of people believe that their opinion doesn't matter. That the "machine" will go on despite their vote.

To some extent, that is true. There is an entire generation of Americans who don't vote, and therefore, are not marketed to by politicians. Our nations leaders are trying to please the old people who are out of touch with our society because no one else shows up to do their patriotic duty.

The cycle perpetuates itself: we're not heard, so we don't want to vote, guaranteeing that our opinion won't matter to those in power, so then we won't be heard.

Answer 6

I believe it's because the voter, eventually, doesn't feel that thing
so- called ''peoplepower'', (like ''demoscratos'' in greek), becau-se of a personal improvement that doesn't arrive and the sensa- tion of being doing nothing when voting, could be the reason. But that sensation, sometimes it's not due to the goverment itself, but because of personal thoughts: what do I vote for if MY (life-savings- marriage-school marks-health,etc.) don't change?

Answer 7

Greetings!

The present form of government can only represent at most one political party. For example the Republicans with a 30 percent plurality currently control 100 percent of the country.
So 70 percent have no representation. If things were equal Republican or Democrat than half the country would not have representation.
On top of all of that it is hard to find a politician who when elected actually does what he said he would. Thus the apathy.

Now on the other hand a parliamentary form of government would insure all parties, with registered voters would have a say in government.

Our present system of government has outlived its usefulness.

Good Luck

Answer 8

My reason for not voting is comaratively rare.

For me, it's because of judicial activism.

I used to vote, and one of the things I was looking for in a Presidential candidate was someone who would end judicial activism. Now, because of Bush v. Gore, I won't vote any more. All U.S. Supreme Court Justices are corrupt and I don't trust any presidential candidate will address that problem and rectify it.

Answer 9

I know alot of people that don't register to vote because they never want to be called up for jury duty.

Sometimes I don't vote because I don't know enough about the laws being voted on or enough about the candidates. I know, I am ashamed.

Answer 10

apathy; laziness; feeling as if their vote doesn't count.

I believe everyone should vote. Think about how hard it was for all except white men to be able to vote! Don't take it for granted. It is a privilege and a responsibility!~

Answer 11

1. Being Lazy
2. Don't think there vote will make a diffrence
3. Are not a register voter