I have heard many say their vote doesn't count so why vote that is the wrong attitude and exactly what some people want if you stay home don't complain about the outcome and the way things in this country are run
2006-11-04 04:28:02 · 18 answers · asked by katlady927 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Absolutely!
Every vote counts.
Even if your candidate doesn't win, their opponent looks at how close the election results were, and some of them actually try to respond to their constituency if it was a close race. Plus there are usually other things to vote on, like propositions, and bond & tax issues that will affect your wallet.
2006-11-04 04:35:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Of course! I always vote even if it's for a referendum in my town. My whole family votes be it Republican, Democrat, Green Party, Independent or any other party. My children were brought up to take pride in this country and to utilize the rights that this country gave them to be free. Not voting is a cop-out. Even if you don't like the candidates you can vote for somebody that has little chance of winning; a protest vote.
Every vote does count even if the person you voted for doesn't win. It means that you have a voice and are using it to express your feelings on the way this country is being run. This is one of the many rights our forefathers died for and what our young men today are dying for. It is the least we can do to say thank you for their sacrifice.
2006-11-04 12:57:12 · answer #2 · answered by Country Hick 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and I can't wait. At least we live in a country where we can participate. Even though we are voting for the candidate(s) we think are best, we don't always get our way. I have run for office and lost. That's ok, I was disappointed, but it was the will of the people.
2006-11-04 13:02:20 · answer #3 · answered by Ceci 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I won't be voting next Tuesday because I am not yet a US Citizen. However, I have been encouraging those around me to carry out their civic duty to vote. With early voting and absentee ballots there really is no excuse.
Incidentally, as a recent immigrant I have to support myself from my own resources withotu relying on any government benefits. I have no problem with that, but consider this:
To support myself, I have to work. That means I have to pay taxes. however, I have no right to choose those who represent me in any legislature. So tell me, what WAS the Boston Tea Party all about? (Yes, I am typing this with my tongue in my cheek!)
2006-11-04 12:58:16 · answer #4 · answered by skip 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Most definitely. Our country is founded on Democracy and I intend on extended my right that was found for so vehemently.
Remember, if you do not vote, you have no reason to complain about what is happening in any form of government.
Please exercise your right to vote!
2006-11-04 12:34:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I have not missed voting in an election in my life and this is no time to start! I will proudly cast my ballot on November 7.
2006-11-04 13:54:59 · answer #6 · answered by missingora 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What happened on 11/07/06,was not on account of vote.
There was a unhuman action which resulted in reaction.
When you got action from a source,that source must have
expected a reaction.
This is the fault of that source NOT VOTE.
2006-11-04 12:39:35 · answer #7 · answered by SKG R 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I voted early...last Saturday. Too busy during the week and it didnt take me long at all.
2006-11-04 12:30:27 · answer #8 · answered by Typical White Person 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I am voting. I have the mail-in ballot because I am too lazy to go to the polls.
Sure, you can't have an army of one person, but you can start an army with one person.
2006-11-04 12:39:21 · answer #9 · answered by M.A.X. 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I'm definitely voting.
2006-11-04 12:35:21 · answer #10 · answered by JS 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋