2006-11-07 05:53:18 · 17 answers · asked by Sue Chef 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
Because, unfortunately, more people believe in the TV fictional vote than believe in effecting a change in the real world. Some are afraid if they vote for a person/proposition they are somehow responsible if they are wrong. It is easier to vote for a TV personality since it has no bearing on the quality of life one enjoys. It is doubly easier to complain about appointees and legislation if you have chosen to not actually exercise your right to vote.
2006-11-07 06:01:26 · answer #1 · answered by Walking on Sunshine 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because voting for the next American Idol doesn't take any brains like voting in an election should. It's pure mindless entertainment (which I'm not criticizing).
You don't have to take the time to read about any issues and who represents what.
You can stay inside where it's nice & warm, you don't have to get dressed & go outside, you can order in & enjoy a pizza while watching American Idol.
2006-11-07 15:26:25 · answer #2 · answered by Judith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They didn't. More *people* voted in the election yesterday than voted in American Idol balloting.
However, there were more *votes* cast for American Idol, which is what I think you're thinking of.
It's important to remember that distinction, as American Idol lets (indeed encourages) people to vote multiple times, while the US gov't does not (at least not per position per election).
2006-11-08 08:39:17 · answer #3 · answered by Guy Norman Cognito 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can vote as often as you wish for Idol, no age restrictions, no registration, and you can vote 3 different ways w/o having to leave the house.
2006-11-07 14:00:55 · answer #4 · answered by Manny 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
People are lazy
its easier , simpler to vote via phone than take the time to go to the voting center
2006-11-07 14:00:55 · answer #5 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Beacause everyone can vote not just the ones over 18 and they can vote multiple times.
2006-11-07 16:28:22 · answer #6 · answered by B K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thankfully the US does not allow 15 year olds to obsessively vote for someone that is cute for hours on end. LOL
2006-11-07 14:00:25 · answer #7 · answered by MEL T 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Because they could vote over the phone
2006-11-07 13:58:06 · answer #8 · answered by Niecy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say Guy Norman Cognito stole my answer. But he said it better than I would have. More votes in American Idle does not mean more voters.
2006-11-08 21:09:36 · answer #9 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Teenagers can't vote today.
2. In most states you can't vote more than once today.
2006-11-07 13:56:17 · answer #10 · answered by dundalk1 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋