The Right to Vote
Here’s why it’s important for you, and everyone you know who cares about the future of our country and the world, to vote. Voter registration deadlines are very soon; make sure everyone you know who wants to vote can.
“I don’t care either way who wins. I am going to vote in the fall; I’m going to do what I do with every election: bring a coin to flip.”
“While it may be true that ‘every vote counts’, I choose not to vote because I have never been well enough informed (by choice) on either candidate’s issues or causes in any election. Also, when the person elected totally fucks up I can say, ‘Well, I didn’t vote for them.’”
“Personally I have to vote for Bush, otherwise my mom won’t pay for my apartment. Vote for the party, not the man, and all…”
(All quotes found on random blogs. Sorry, no attribution.)
September 20th, 2004 at 11:49 am
To be honest, I’m glad the guy who admits to knowing nothing isn’t going to vote. It’s almost more responsible. And I’d rather the guy who flips a coin didn’t vote, even if it would lower the participation rate. An ignorant vote is worse than none at all.
September 20th, 2004 at 12:03 pm
The problem with the guy who admits to knowing nothing is that he says he knows nothing by choice. He purposefully remains ignorant of political matters, making our representative government less representative. If it was only this guy doing it, it wouldn’t be such a big deal, but when his attitude is embraced by many it can cause serious problems.
Yes, it’s more responsible to not vote than to vote, if you don’t know what you’re voting for. But it’s still loads less responsible than actually making an effort to educate yourself and then voting.
September 20th, 2004 at 2:52 pm
Personally, I never touch the steering wheel when I drive. I figure if I get into an accident, I can honestly say I wasn’t driving.