...and why/why not?
History homework about democracy. Eurgh.
I'm trying to get to level three as well, and I'm wasting five points on this. I'm not asking my mum if she does, she'll start talking about the SNP, and I'll never get away...
2007-12-11 05:53:50 · 10 answers · asked by . 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
*if I do.
See, I'm like the only girl in the world that can't multitask. I knew it was a bad idea to think and type at the same time :p
2007-12-11 05:57:50 · update #1
I've been eligible to vote for almost 35 years and have yet to do so. Why? Well, I find that all politic parties basically say and promise the same things, just wrapped up differently and when it actually comes to fulfilling their promises, they don't. This means that the parties are very similar and certainly the saying that Tony Blair was the best Conservative PM since Margaret Thatcher has a lot going for it.
I feel, therefore, that by not voting I am excercising my right and if you look at the turnout over the last few elections you will see that more and more people are voting by not voting! Maybe, one day, some clever politician (now there's a contradiction in terms) will notice this and align his party's politics towards the populace and not what they think is the popular.
2007-12-11 06:05:31 · answer #1 · answered by William Tells 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vote at every opportunity since I was 18. Apart from the fact that I value the sacrifices made by those who fought in the World Wars to preserve our democracy, I also want to make sure that if I can't decide who exactly to vote for that I definitely vote against the undesirable.
2007-12-11 06:01:04 · answer #2 · answered by CTRL Freak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I always have tried to make it to every election since I was 18. I feel it is important to exercise some sort of say in what goes on. If I don't vote...I can't complain about what is going on can I?
2007-12-11 05:59:38 · answer #3 · answered by dhallkb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't have a choice in Australia. Once you turn 18 your required to vote or you get fined. Although if I had the choice I still would because I have to live with the outcome.
2007-12-11 05:59:26 · answer #4 · answered by Rissa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I absolutely vote. Too many people in all countries have fought and died for the right to vote. To not vote is like telling them they did all that for nothing. AND... I vote to make change. If you don't vote you can't complain about what the politicians are doing.
2007-12-11 05:58:24 · answer #5 · answered by pinkyjones32 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I vote in every election because I want to make a change in my government. I also view it as my civic duty. If we don't vote, our government will not hear our "voice" and make changes.
2007-12-11 05:58:46 · answer #6 · answered by quatrapiller 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course!! I can't complain about how badly the Country is run if I don't vote!
2007-12-11 05:57:56 · answer #7 · answered by tb19891989 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but I think I shouldn't do it anymore.
You see I voted for Bush!
2007-12-11 05:59:40 · answer #8 · answered by Life is not a dress rehearsal! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in every election since I turned 18. it's my right.
2007-12-11 05:57:48 · answer #9 · answered by Magick Kitty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes I vote, I am starting to think it's a waste of time
2007-12-11 05:58:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋