So here's the deal: I have a causal argument paper due for English class, but I'm STUCK on a topic! I want to see what kind of feedback I get on this possability, so please help a frustrated girl out!
Thanks!!
2006-11-22 14:21:17 · 22 answers · asked by Crys* 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
As a former registered voter, I'll say that in my case (unique as it is) I quit voting because I'm sick to death of all judicial activism. Roe v. Wade, Bush v. Gore, Lawrence v. Texas -- the judges are in control of things that they aren't supposed to be in control of. And when they don't do their job right, it takes away from me the reason for voting.
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2006-11-22 18:43:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they figure that 1 single vote out of billions won't matter at all. In truth it won't. But after millions of people realize that it does matter. Everyone should vote not because 1 vote won't make a difference but to say what they think and to look at the results and say if I didn't vote it would be 1,999,999,999 instead of 2,000,000,000.
Another factor is that many people simply don't have the time or want to vote but aren't 18. That's why you see a lot of older people vote for the Midterm Elections compared to younger people because they are retired and have a lot more time.
Hope this helps Google it and i'm sure you'll find a lot.
Good luck on your paper.
2006-11-23 00:42:30 · answer #2 · answered by mattmaul92 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are a few possible reasons:
1. They aren't emotionally tied to 1 political party.
2. They may agree/disagree with both parties, depending on the subject, so they might not identify with 1 party.
3. They think more objectively, where most voters are blinded by their party politics.
4. By NOT being emotionally attached, they may feel strongly that neither candidate is qualified.
5. Example if you voted: if you didn't vote for George Bush, then you voted for John Kerry. Which voter is dumb and dumber?
2006-11-22 22:39:22 · answer #3 · answered by Hammy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People choose not to vote because they don't necessarily care about American politics. They also fear that if they voted, their votes would not be counted. I also think that with new regulations in place, people are tired of the paperwork they have to fill out because more personal identifications are being required. People are busy, they don't have time or patience to wait in line when their own jobs could be on the line for missing that important deadline.
2006-11-23 02:01:52 · answer #4 · answered by RHD100 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't believe that their vote will count. No ac"count"ability.
They don't trust either candidate.
They believe that both candidates are too much alike.
They don't consider themselves political, even though living is dealing with politics, so they avoid the polling stations.
They don't know about third party candidates.
They want to say that they didn't vote for THAT candidate, when the candidate makes a mistake.
They don't take the time to learn about the candidates.
2006-11-22 22:25:26 · answer #5 · answered by J G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Apathy. Most people take it in the hind end by life. They are reactive and let life happen to them.
2. They do not take the time to learn what goes on. They do not realize how liberal the Democrats really are. Every time that a real poll is taken on values, Americans by about 60% and more align themselves with what is the general platform for Republicans.
3. They are sick of the stupid politics. See the negative ads before elections.
2006-11-22 22:24:58 · answer #6 · answered by GOPneedsarealconservative 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some people probably feel they shouldn't vote because they don't want to be run by any body or that there shouldn't be a president or something like that or maybe they just don't like the people that have gotten that far to be president. Maybe because they don't like the idea of the way that new president may wanna run this country...? hope it helps a little!
2006-11-22 22:24:04 · answer #7 · answered by ~*Shanno Bannano*~ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) My vote doesn't matter
2) I can't understand what is going on, so I'd waste my vote
3) The weather is [come up with any reason; they have]
4) My wife/husband votes the opposite as i do, so we cancel out, no need to vote
5) I never got my sample ballot
6) I'm never in a place long enough to qualify to vote
7) I'll be out of town
8) I can't find the polling place
2006-11-22 22:26:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people feel that their voice does not matter. They feel all politicians are liars and in it for themselves. They are sick of mudslinging TV commercials around election time. They feel their vote will be lost or screwed up somehow by polling machines. They just don't care.
2006-11-22 22:32:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are multiple reasons
1. they may feel one vote out of millions doesnt really count
2. if you register to vote then at some point you have to do jury duty
3. people are just lazy
2006-11-22 22:30:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋