2007-09-16 17:23:15 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
If you don't like any of them why would you even participate?
2007-09-16 17:32:11 · update #1
No. I didn't vote in 2000, 2004 and probably won't vote in 2008 if this campaign so far is any indication. I will vote when I feel there is someone to vote FOR. I refuse to go to the polls just to vote AGAINST someone.
Look at it this way. If there were only one candidate running, would you vote to have him/her in office, or to have no one? If you would vote to have no one rather than any of the people who are running, you shouldn't be voting.
They say if you don't vote, you can't complain. But I say, complaining is useless anyway, and somehow, people saying this doesn't actually stop anyone from complaining. If you vote for somebody you don't like, you're making your vote worthless. If and when I vote, my vote will actually mean something.
2007-09-17 02:21:58 · answer #1 · answered by I Know Nuttin 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I vote because I am a responsible citizen. It has been unfortunate that I have voted for the lesser of two evils many times. If you don't vote, then you have no right to say anything at all. Wouldn't it be a great world if I had a hard time making up my mind between the two wonderful candidates. Anytime you don't like what's going on, you have a responsiblity to get involved and do whatever you can. . .otherwise it's your fault.
2007-09-17 01:00:33 · answer #2 · answered by towanda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would vote. There shouldbe someone who is slightly better than the rest, even if not perfect. I would vote for a third party candidate or even write someone in. I think we live in one of the best nations on this planet. The people get to chose who runs the country. It is sad that there is always such a low voter turn out. I will do my best to find out who the best candidate is, and I will vote for them. Even if it is just the best of the worst.
2007-09-17 00:37:01 · answer #3 · answered by a_mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would vote, because of a 'lesser of the evils' sort of stance. It's always a bunch of douchebags, because they're the only ones who suck up enough to get that far. Every president is corrupt in some way. Otherwise, not enough people would like them. There was a Southpark episode in season 8 about this. Watch it. Vote, and salvage as much of this country as you can.
2007-09-17 00:29:43 · answer #4 · answered by Freezerburn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vote for the one you least dislike. It is tempting to say "why bother, because none of them really fix anything." But, if we all stop voting, then the rich elite who manipulate our governments have a reason to convince everyone that our freedom of choice is not being used, so lets just take it away. In the end we have dictatorship. I know it seems like we are losing our freedoms gradually anyway, but don't let that cause you to give up and forfeit your right to at least have some say in what happens around you.
2007-09-17 00:33:57 · answer #5 · answered by thewayhome 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would, just to keep the vote away from the other person, you never know how the rest of the people are thinking so I would pick the one that I hated less and vote for them.
Your vote can make a difference
2007-09-17 00:30:30 · answer #6 · answered by justgetitright 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
This is quite a difficult question... Often times there are numerous lesser known candidates that disgruntled voters turn to when they don't like the main stream candidates. Take Ralph Nader and the '04 election for example.
If there were truly no candidates to my liking, yes, I would still vote. It is unfortunate but often times we must choose "the lesser of the two evils". Better to vote for someone rather than no one at all.
Hope this is of help to you.
2007-09-17 00:30:04 · answer #7 · answered by JL 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I did not like any of the candidates, I would vote the candidate chosen by the party of my choice and hope for the best ! But luckily that is not the case, I have a candidate and his name is Mike Huckabee, Republican from the state of Arkansas.
2007-09-17 00:31:41 · answer #8 · answered by WENDY S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The the end of the day you have to like 1 candidate more then the others. Stack the deck in your favor and do your duty, vote.
2007-09-17 00:28:17 · answer #9 · answered by A Person 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I will vote, and have voted in every election since I was old enough to vote.
I will vote for the candidate(s) that best represent the ideals I stand for. Like or dislike has no bearing on my vote.
2007-09-18 16:56:19 · answer #10 · answered by Kirk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋