I have heard that the percentage of voters in the usa is really low compared to the population. My question is do you vote, and if not why?
2006-11-23 05:46:56 · 15 answers · asked by bikbokkop 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Yes so my voice is heard no matter who is elected.
Each vote does count. We had some local races decided by 7 votes.
2006-11-23 05:51:10 · answer #1 · answered by pj_gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's THAT low. It's around 50% of the population that can vote and does so. I vote in every election, but I know the reason many don't is because of the two party system we have. It's either one or the other and most people don't like either option they have, so they just choose neither. Whether that's right or wrong is a matter of opinion, I suppose, but it's the choice they make. Another problem is with the electoral college. For example, I live in Illinois. A state that the Democrats always get because of Chicago. The whole rest of the state supports the Republicans, but Chicago is able to swing the vote. That's pretty discouraging to some conservatives. And other states are like this vice versa. If you know your vote isn't going to matter anway, why bother? The solution is to get rid of the two party system and the electoral college.
2006-11-23 13:58:59 · answer #2 · answered by bennyjoe81 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is generally a weak voter turnout, maybe 40% of eligible voters. Mid-term elections generally run low, and presidential elections run higher. That's fine, because the non-voters are largely those that don't know who to vote for or why they are voting at all, and/or those who don't care.
The recent mid-term elections had relatively high turnout by all voters, including those described above. They listened to and voted for a lot of vague promises, and probably won't see many of them fulfilled, except that some states passed an increase in the minimum wage. That got a very high percentage of "yeas", evidently by memebers of both major parties.
Next is the likelihood that the U.S. Congress will pass a federal increase in the minimum wage, to $7.50 per hour. That will be inflationary to the limited extent that the new minimum may exceed what most employers are already paying.
2006-11-23 15:44:14 · answer #3 · answered by senior citizen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I vote because I'm aware of some of the issues going on in the nation and know who I want to vote for. I actually don't think some people should vote because they're not informed and vote for the wrong people who should be in charge of this nation. Look at the last presidential election. So I am against the saying "vote or die" because some people just shouldn't.
2006-11-23 13:59:00 · answer #4 · answered by penguin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I vote in every election.Unfortunately a large part of the population is too lazy and uninformed on issues.That is why the Libs want illegals to vote so they can rule the dummies
2006-11-23 18:30:36 · answer #5 · answered by snny_str 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I vote. I haven't missed a vote since I turned the legal voting age.
I think if you don't vote, you don't have a right to complain about anything. You had your chance to voice your opinion with your vote, and if you are too lazy to vote, Shame on you!
2006-11-24 01:03:56 · answer #6 · answered by pharoahmoan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do vote. But since it's a secret ballot, I won't say who I vote for.
2006-11-23 13:49:05 · answer #7 · answered by Daniel C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I voted
2006-11-23 17:50:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I most certainly DO vote, no matter how difficult my employer makes it for me to get to the polls.
2006-11-23 13:51:05 · answer #9 · answered by Bawney 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i vote
2006-11-23 21:36:56 · answer #10 · answered by just_me_1955 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋