Do You Think Our Vote Counts???

Answer 1

Hi Breonna,

Not when there is vote tampering by bush and company.

Good Question,

Darryl S.

Answer 2

It certainly does.

Do you think that the Bush administration wants Carl Levin to oversee defense spending?

Are the Republicans happy about losing their jobs, seats and control of Washington?

Do you think Donald Rumsfeld just descided the day after the election to take a little time off?

Our vote counts. Remember, in a democracy, the more people that are involved in a single issue the less of a percentage that vote represents. That is why our vote sometime seems unimportant. Our vote is certainly stronger on township, city and county issues and less strong on state and federal issues but it never lessens the importance. The US system is based on a balance of ideas. If one side convinces the other that their vote doesn't count then the balance is upset when the votes are counted.

The only votes that don't count are the ones that aren't made.

Answer 3

I learned from the 2000 presidential election that every vote really does count. President Bush took Florida by 537 votes to win the Electoral College vote and the Presidency (despite losing the popular vote). Had more or less people voted, the outcome could have been much different. I believe if you are eligible, you should vote in every election that you can. It is your civic duty as an American citizen.

Answer 4

Just to irritate people, I will point out that 'counts' is a form of the verb 'to count'. Votes can't count, or engage in any other activity. I do believe my vote is counted.

Answer 5

that a good question most of the time I feel yes however the current paperless ballots and a missing ballot box they came back after several days from south dade county area a heavily democratic area with almost all the votes for republicans in the last presidential race which bush won Florida by a few hundred votes

Answer 6

Not only do I think my vote counts...I think that everyone who doesn't get off their lazy behinds to vote should be ashamed of themselves! So many people have over the years been injured or died to ensure our ability to vote...people are still dieing to protect our rights...Not voting is worse that voting for the biggest jerk on the ticket!

How can anyone sit in their home, using their computer, cell phone, cable TV, enjoying dinner, movies, time with their children without realizing how incredibly lucky they are to live here, now? The choices we have on a daily basis, the police that protect us, the teachers that guide our children, the firemen that rescue us, the choice of religions, of jobs, of the food we eat!! Do you realize that we are, even with the poverty, high gas prices, AIDS, and our many other problems we are so lucky to live in the USA and should take the RESPONSIBILITY of voting very SERIOUSLY.

It isn't just a right given to us in the Constitution...it is a RESPONSIBILITY handed to us from every man, woman and child that died from 1776 to 2006!!

Answer 7

yes.... check this out from the recent elections

North Carolina House Speaker Jim Black. Despite an ongoing federal investigation into Black's political activities and the conviction of several of his associates, the embattled Democrat was re-elected to an 11th term by a margin of just 30 votes.

Answer 8

As long as the Electoral College remains in place, no. I think the popular vote should prevail. As it stands you have to hope that a small group of "electors" for your state are going to vote the way the people want. Also you have less electoral votes based on your population, therefore technically every vote doesn't count. The system of voting for the president definitely needs to be revamped.

Answer 9

Yes. Unlike a feudal system where your Count votes.

Answer 10

Which vote? A vote for some schlub on a goofy reality show No A vote for a public official ABSOLUTELY you have a vote use it at least you have a right to complain if your choice does not win and to brag if your candidate does win.