Yahoo Featured Story: "An Arizona proposition would offer a $1 million prize to get people to the polls."
The implication appears to be that anyone who can legally vote SHOULD vote. But is it not more important that people who do vote be informed?
2006-11-02 07:52:14 · 12 answers · asked by C = JD 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
I agree. We do not need people voting who just "doing their civic duty". It is more important to be an informed voter and know who you are helping put into office.
2006-11-02 07:54:40 · answer #1 · answered by mom of 2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they should at least be able to spell the name of the person they're voting for. Which would probably disqualify everyone in our country from the age of 15-25.
2006-11-02 07:59:31 · answer #2 · answered by billy d 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the duty of each state and local government to provide fair and complete information to the public on each candidate and measure.
However, it is the civic duty of each individual to get registered and examine the information, so that they can make an informed decision when they vote.
So it's a two-way street. Personally I research everything carefully in advance, and email my recommendations/explanations to all my friends and family to aid them in their decision-making.
2006-11-02 08:30:10 · answer #3 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sure they should be. But the fact that almost half the country voted for Lurch, uh, I mean John Kerry in 2004 shows that they aren't.
2006-11-02 07:54:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Amen, I think this is one of the biggest abuses of our "right" to vote. Just trying to pile people into the polls is demeaning.
2006-11-02 07:55:26 · answer #5 · answered by fat_american 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With the lack of voter participation in our country, I think it is an out of the box idea to try to increase voter turnout.
2006-11-02 07:57:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Like the guy said....If you aren't going to vote, why be informed?
Did you watch the whole video?
2006-11-02 08:02:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
“The ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of all.” -- John F. Kennedy, 1963
2006-11-02 07:54:14 · answer #8 · answered by Barry 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You hit the nail on the head there.
Absolutely
2006-11-02 07:53:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
well if they are not informed you NEVER know what you are going to get in office....
2006-11-02 07:54:54 · answer #10 · answered by TME 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋