I heard some state had a proposition that would allow this. Winners of the lottery/election would win 1 million dollars.
2006-11-07 14:43:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
No! I don't want my future decided by a bunch of uninformed people who run in and punch Box A on every issue to get entered in the lottery. If you change the proposition so that you get entered only after sitting down and completing a form that requires you give a detailed explanation of each item on the ballot and what it means, to prove you know what you are voting for, I would go for it then because then it would give an true incentive for getting out more Informed voters.
2006-11-07 19:35:08 · answer #1 · answered by nativeAZ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were thinking of Arizona where there is a push to give away unclaimed lottery money to increase voter turnout. And personally I don't think it is a particularly great idea. Regardless of political affiliation, I think effort should be spent on getting voters to inform themselves first before they just show up at the booths. Voting is a right that has been hard fought and secured for us, which should be incentive enough.
2006-11-07 22:52:52 · answer #2 · answered by James C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, puke.
If you can't be bothered to take advantage of one of the basic, fundamental rights of being an American, then the hell with you.
Even with as annoyed as I am at the lower voter turnout, I'd still rather have the turnout be people who gave a damn and cared about VOTING instead of those who were just going for the chance at the money, who would have even LESS of a clue of what the issues are than your average voter.
2006-11-07 22:47:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, It will certainly increase votes. You wouldn't be surprised in how quixotic people are when it comes to fast money with little or no work. Look at the success at the lottery otherwise, without votes.
2006-11-07 22:50:57 · answer #4 · answered by Answerer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another comedian!
I think the lottery should be if you win a seat in the House, Senate, or presidency, if you have any children of military age they must join! That includes both of Bush's children! Lets see how damn anxious they are to go to war then!
2006-11-07 22:46:43 · answer #5 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's wrong to do that. Perhaps there should be a small tax on those who don't want to vote. Better yet, there should be a selection for each office: "None of these Candidates".
2006-11-07 22:54:49 · answer #6 · answered by correrafan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I think it is ridiculous and think what that state could do with that money instead of paying citizens to do what they should be doing anyway. It's not just a right, it's a duty.
2006-11-07 22:46:43 · answer #7 · answered by Birdlegs 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no i think that voting should not be tied to jury duty, a lot more people would vote.
2006-11-07 22:51:23 · answer #8 · answered by blonde101 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋