If not, don't you feel slightly guilty that your right to take part in the democratic process (won by people who have died for that right) has been wasted?
2007-05-03 09:29:33 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
yes, I did, and I agree with you that those who don't vote are wasting an important and hard won right. Though its easy to understand why people feel so apathetic as there isnt a whole lot of choice these days is there? I bet loads of people voted today tactically, to express their displeasure with the current lot. People ought to vote for me really, I offer a cool and different set of policies.
2007-05-03 10:12:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I did vote, but don't agree with your premise. If as a responsible person you make a specific decision not to vote because the candidates in your area do not represent your values or you feel are not up to the mark. That is a perfectly reasonable position to take.
Spoiling your ballot paper is another.
What we need is a 'none of the above' box on each ballot paper. With a majority vote for noa meaning a re run of the election in that ward.
2007-05-03 10:07:12 · answer #2 · answered by noeusuperstate 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I didn't even know it was the local elections? Saw it on the news but thought it was just in Wales and Scotland due to the media coverage in these areas. Then England would be next wk? Oh well another few deaths. We should prehaps have an elected dictatorship as people wont have to die for that right.
2007-05-03 21:05:00 · answer #3 · answered by A . Z . 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tehre seems to be a very large misconception about the vote today. It was for local councils. So essentially you were supposed to be voting in the person that would be best for the job, that would do the most for your local community. It wasn't meant to be another political party popularity contest, but oh look it happened again!
2007-05-03 10:28:34 · answer #4 · answered by pants_deb 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I did.
I believe very strongly that it is a duty as well as a right to vote. I am teaching my children about it to.
I also beleive that those who do not vote abdicate their right to complain until that seat is next contested - afterall, if you don;t like any of the candidates, you can always become one!
2007-05-03 10:01:52 · answer #5 · answered by Pete 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not old enough, but as always I went with my mum to discuss the possibilities and benefits of candidates.
When I got home I also double checked my dad had voted.
2007-05-03 13:38:42 · answer #6 · answered by Badgerer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I most certainly did. There is a sense of satisfaction of standing up and being counted. For those that didn't.... shame on you! Even to register a no vote would mean they at least could be bothered to get off their backsides and register their displeasure.
2007-05-03 09:53:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Of course i voted. No right to complain about state of the country if you dont put your X in the box.
2007-05-03 09:38:02 · answer #8 · answered by Wildman 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I did, I think that people who don't have no right to whinge about whoever they end up with.
One of my mates was re-elected in a neighbouring area too
2007-05-04 04:00:38 · answer #9 · answered by Debi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i did , too many poeple died fighting in the war so i could have the right too vote for a british government
2007-05-03 09:38:09 · answer #10 · answered by Simon t 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋