hi, im 20 years old and i just cannot stand politics. i just had a friend get offended by the fact i told her i wasnt planning on voting in the next election. why do people get so offended when politics is just nothing something im interested in or even understand. why should i vote for something that i dont understand? my vote would like, be a waste. plus i hear youre more likley to get called in for jury duty if you register to vote.
please no mean or judgemental answers.
2007-07-19 09:08:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
please dont call me a smart-alec. im not dumb. i know politicians run the country. but to go as far as to tell me to leave the country? you must be kidding me. my bottom line is that, if your not knowledgeable of what youre voting for, you shouldn't vote.
2007-07-19 09:29:11 · update #1
lol thanks for the star sandy!
2007-07-19 09:30:02 · update #2
I agreee anyone who has no clue shouldn't vote
2007-07-19 09:14:40 · answer #1 · answered by danzka2001 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First being registered to vote has nothing to do with jury duty, if you want to insure your never called for jury duty don't get a drivers license because several years ago they changed the way of getting people to serve from being registered to vote to the 18 and over drivers license holders.
Second if you don't want to vote don't but keep in mind that you will have no right to complain about anything, not the prices of gas, utilities, food etc., the people serving in Iraq or anyplace else, education for your future children, absolutely nothing concerning this country. Voting like driving is a privilege and I hope that one day soon you'll do a bit of studying and realize there is no perfect candidate, you just vote for the ones that come closest to having the same ideas and dreams for your and your families future as you do.
2007-07-19 09:56:57 · answer #2 · answered by sharpeilvr 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Pokey I don't agree with you on not voting or on trying to avoid a duty (jury duty) required of a citizen of the US. In my opinion voting is more a duty then a privilage (like I said my opinion) , but I would rather see some one not vote than see them vote with no knowledge of who/what they are voting for. A person who cares about what their country does and about their own rights should want to vote, but when I was your age I thought everything would be just great and like you I did not think it mattered, well it does. I am not passing judgement, but just saying to think about what the ramifications of the vote are. I like to have a say in my life, not leave it for others to decide.
2007-07-19 09:19:08 · answer #3 · answered by joevette 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is the point ~ you need to understand what do you vote for. I am an immigrant in this country and I cannot wait to be sworn as a US citizen so I can cast my vote to hopefully make this country better.
If you cast your vote not just because someone told you to do so, you vote is never a waste. Just think that your vote will help your beautiful country to become a better place for good law-obeying citizens to live.
2007-07-19 12:33:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In a free society, you have that right Not to vote. I dare say a majority of people agree with you by looking at the percentages of registered voters who actually go to the polls for elections.
Concerning jury duty, many courts now use driver's licenses for the random selection of potential jurors, so that part of your essay may not be relevant.
2007-07-19 09:45:39 · answer #5 · answered by Zombie Birdhouse 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pokey, you may not be interested to a degree that you want to dive in and run for office but it should interest you on a level that you educate yourself enough to make a vote for yourself and your friends. I feel the same way. I don't make it my lifestyle but I do make it my business to cast a vote for someone that I feel represents my needs and views. It does take a little time but is well worth the effort when positive change is made, and, boy, we could use some next year.
Take the time, Pokey. We need your voice.
Sandy :O)
By the way, I gave you your first star.
2007-07-19 09:23:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
pokey! It's u r duty as a citizen to vote. i know politicians do not anything to us after they becoming a leader. But i suggest that you have to vote because u r a citizen of the country. Anyway it's u r decision to vote or not to vote.
2007-07-20 01:43:41 · answer #7 · answered by ramarekha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry--but its not possible not to be judgemental. So you're "not interested in politics?"
Many people aren't--and that's fine--to each their own. But if you live in this society, you have an obligation to do your part--or leave.
Example--you don't want to be inconvenienced by having to serve on a jury?
But smart-alecs like you would be the first to whineabout their "rights" if they had to be on trial and no one bothered to do their civic duty so YOU could have a jury.
Want to know that the local hospital has an emergency room ready to save your life if you're in an accident? Who makes sure that happens? How do you know they're doing their job? Who makes sure the politicians fund that ER?
Oh, but that's not your job to do that?
Wrong. It is your job. Do your part--or move to another country.
2007-07-19 09:17:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
That is your choice to make if you vote or don't vote. I agree with you, if you don't care who is in charge, don't vote. I personally don't feel that any candidate represents me. How do millionaire 60 and 70 year old men or women represent me?
2007-07-19 09:12:16 · answer #9 · answered by danzahn 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check out the pet's question section. It's very stimulating.
2007-07-19 09:14:30 · answer #10 · answered by Big D 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋