I'm single, no children, I rent so my whole thing is even though I listen to both sides and try to vote what's best for my community, I feel like what's the point none of it is for me anyway. Everything is for families, parents, homeowners, I'm none of those so even though I do my civic duty, I'm still like. . . .why? It doesn't effect me?
2007-07-30 06:57:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
qwid_pro_quo - Yes I work but that does change the fact that I'm overtaxed for not being married and not having children. While I'm in college I have to pay out of pocket for be responsible enough not to have children until I can take care of them girls who did not get to go for free. Everything is for them and they are the majority. That's why I'm saying I DO VOTE. I DO LISTEN TO THE ISSUES AND BOTH Parties, however, it seems they don't listen to me (legislature) because, I'm single, have no children and own no property regardless that I work and am taxed out of the whazoo.
2007-07-30 07:51:55 · update #1
do you enjoy your right to free speech? do you work? do you pay taxes? do you abide by laws? do you ever go to a park or a library? were you aware that we are involved in a war?
if you answer any of these questions "yes" ... its a reason to educate yourself and vote
but trust me, the powers that be are hoping you are to lazy and apathetic to care ... its the only chance they have
2007-07-30 07:45:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It does effect you, though! The people in office make the laws about everything, and that includes renting, and zoning and immigration and employment and just about everything in your life. It is always worth it to vote! When you vote for President, you are also helping determine the course of the Supreme Court and major issues.
2007-07-30 14:05:11 · answer #2 · answered by ItsJustMe 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
There are some minor considerations:
- Taxes
- Education
- Roads
- Public Transportation
- Insurance costs
- Corruption in government
- Wars
- Public housing
These are just a few. You might want to take a little time and see if you agree/disagree with the status quo.
2007-07-30 14:04:24 · answer #3 · answered by Pete W 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Vote to lower or eliminate federal income tax then. If you don't vote, no one represents your quasi-unique situation. If others don't vote in similar situations, you, as a defacto group, have NO representation. Vote because you care about the community, and country you live in.
2007-07-30 14:15:13 · answer #4 · answered by ThomasS 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I can't give you a good reason to vote. Sorry. Maybe, I'm just jaded, but I agree with you...and yet I still vote. Oh yeah, you can get an extra hour off of work...
2007-07-30 14:01:31 · answer #5 · answered by C.S. 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
When I vote I feel better
2007-07-30 15:47:51 · answer #6 · answered by John 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
all I can tell you is what my mother once told me... "If you don't vote, you don't have a right to complain".
2007-07-30 14:07:45 · answer #7 · answered by Lily Iris 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
If you don't know why you vote don't bother to vote.
2007-07-30 14:00:54 · answer #8 · answered by espreses@sbcglobal.net 6 · 0⤊ 6⤋