I just want to know what people think of the process and participation in it, not who you will vote for. I'd like to see some civility, thanks.
2007-11-01 13:36:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Absolutely. It's a valuable privilege; one I almost never fail to exercise. Voting gives me the ethical right to to protest if those who are elected fail to perform properly. Complaints by citizens who do not vote don't count for much, in my opinion.
I don't think voting is a duty, though. That implies that I owe someone a vote. Choosing not to vote is an acceptable option, as long as the apathy is also applied to complaining after the election. For those whose refusal to vote is their form of protest, I would demand that they submit a blank ballot, to show that they're not just lazy.
Just to be clear, I believe a vote is wasted when it is thrown at the candidate the voter expects to win, regardless of whether the candidate's positions correspond to the voter's beliefs. That is, failing to vote for the candidate who represents your values because he or she "doesn't have a chance" is a perversion of democracy. I have never voted for a Presidential candidate who won his election, but I am proud that none of my votes was wasted.
2007-11-01 15:03:04 · answer #1 · answered by sagacity incarnate 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES because this is the most important election in my lifetime and it is my duty to vote for the politician that I feel will benefit our country the most.
Everyone should vote in this election - it is so important!
2007-11-01 17:37:21 · answer #2 · answered by Kate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Australia we have to vote. Our election is in 3 weeks and I will vote to get rid of John Howard who is a right wing conservative. Thankfully so will most of Australia.
2007-11-01 14:47:11 · answer #3 · answered by nicelyevolve 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure I'll vote. I may not LIKE either. But I will definitely prefer one over the other.
It may even be, that I later realise I voted for the wrong person. But that's life. If I DON'T vote, I have not taken the one significant chance to shape the future.
2007-11-01 13:45:25 · answer #4 · answered by dryheatdave 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it is my civil duty, people fought hard for some of us to even get a chance, to vote. So, I am going to exercise, my right to vote.
2007-11-01 13:44:50 · answer #5 · answered by That one 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes I am voting because it is my duty.
2007-11-01 13:57:41 · answer #6 · answered by Don't Know 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes because it is my duty and my right. I do not believe that those who do not vote realize what they are missing out on.
2007-11-01 13:45:03 · answer #7 · answered by Me 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, because it's my duty, and I want to...this is an important election...
2007-11-01 13:41:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, because i want Hillary to lose.
2007-11-01 13:52:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really want to, but I haven't found anyone I can support yet.
2007-11-01 13:45:05 · answer #10 · answered by The Voice of Reason 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋