How many people have voted every election, since you were old enough to vote?

Question

Just thinking, there's a lot of people who bad mouth the government, Bush, politicians in general. Sometimes with good reason, but do they have a right to say anything if they don't vote?

Answer 1

I am 67 years old and have voted in every major election, local, state and government since I was 21. I firmly believe it is our responsibility as Americans to do so. There are some countries in the world where a free and open election is not permitted....we need to be involved.

and, No, I think if you can't take the time to learn about the issues, pay attention to the candidates and vote.....then you have NO say in anything concerning government.

I also think that if you don't have enough brains to spot a crook, a liar or a doofus who might be running for office, you need to stay home and forget the vote.

Answer 2

I have voted in ever election that I've had the opportunity to do so, and in conversations with other (intelligent conversations ) people or friends I've always said , I don't care which way you vote, just vote, otherwise just keep your mouth shut and don't complain, and yes I know you don't always get what you want, but if your to lazy to take part in the process, then you have no right to reap the benefits of a free society........As to how "many" voted ? I guess you have to check polling records all the way back to the beginning "billions"?

Answer 3

Um, yes. I do have a right, thank you. Just because you don't bother to vote or pay attention to the background of the candidates you're voting for, that doesn't mean that we're all twiddling our thumbs. I vote every chance I get. And, more importantly, I read and study and pay attention to how they've voted, not just what they promise.

Anyway, people still have a right to complain even if they DIDN'T vote. They are still citizens, and still have the same rights guaranteed by the Constitution. Voting is a privilege, not a pre-requisite to having rights.

Answer 4

I have voted in every election, primary and mid-term since I was 18. I go and vote in person because I like the feeling of "pulling that lever". I actually WEAR the I voted sticker all day.

Answer 5

I have voted in every election (local, state, and federal) that I have been eligible to vote in. It is a streak I (and a few other folks here too, I would assume) have no intention of breaking. I want to be the Cal Ripken of voting.


Sorry...I'm a big O's fan. It just shoots out like that every now and then.

Answer 6

I have voted in every election. People died so that we could vote. Don't give up on that right.

Answer 7

I have voted in every election since I was able to register to vote at 18. If you don't vote you have no right to complain.

Answer 8

I voted in most. I missed a couple local elections.

Answer 9

I have. As for voter apathy, it is not a real election if the vote is decided in a electoral college. Bush still lost the first election by millions of votes.

Answer 10

Every vote since 1989 (long time ago).