Why?I DON'T CARE WHO YOU VOTE FOR OR WHY YOU VOTED. JUST GOT OUT AND VOTE.
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Why?
Leaving aside the fact that you're vote probably doesn't count anyway, I believe abstinence of voting sends an even more important message than somebody going along and ticking the box of somebody for the hell of it.
Yes - people have fought for democracy. And yes, it is such a privilege in a free society to have a say in who controls and governs us.
But exactly how free is a society in which we HAVE to vote?
I believe in the freedom to abstain from voting. That said - people should really vote if they are able to.
Why?
Leaving aside the fact that you're vote probably doesn't count anyway, I believe abstinence of voting sends an even more important message than somebody going along and ticking the box of somebody for the hell of it.
Yes - people have fought for democracy. And yes, it is such a privilege in a free society to have a say in who controls and governs us.
But exactly how free is a society in which we HAVE to vote?
I believe in the freedom to abstain from voting. That said - people should really vote if they are able to.
I have to disagree;
Freedom isn't free; it's a heavy cost and someone has to pay it.
you don't realize how much freedom you have until it's been taken alway from you.
Yes, you have the right to vote or not to vote
Yes, you have the right to agree or disagree
Yes, you have the right to stay or go
yet, someone died so you can have these rights; someone stood up and said they was not going to take the status quote.
So, yes your vote does count; if it didn't they wouldn't spend so much time trying to figure out ways to keep you from voting.
I dare say that if you told me to breathe, I would be tempted to hold my breath in protest.
Yeah, THAT makes sense...
I know it's paradoxical, but when people feel compelled to vote, they have lost the freedom not to vote and not to care.
And there will never be an election in history where people will have to vote for freedom or slavery.
However, perhaps I am wrong. Perhaps a low voter turn out damages democracy and reduces the mandate of our elected leaders to govern.
I just don't like people telling me what to do - even if it is blatantly good for me.
I dare say that if you told me to breathe, I would be tempted to hold my breath in protest.
A dreary June morning in 1944, men who stood for freedom and liberty risking ALL against tyranny and slavery that gripped a continent for four years fought, wounded and ultimately died so that democracy could live on.
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Some of us don't appreciate the sacrifices these men made in Europe and the Pacific. They made it possible for you to vote for your choice of candidate. We Republicans, Democrats and Independents should be thankful.
I celebrate and honor Veteran's Day a week early today.
Thank you.
But please, let us not use that to guilt trip those who choose not to vote. Just my 2 cents. Thank you kindly for reading.
And thank you for actually being understanding. I haven't decided NOT to vote but I will later. People need to let it go. Too many voters getting this mindset that somehow anyone who doesn't vote is a horrible person who doesn't 'respect' the rights that we've been given. Most likely to justify some part of the importance that voting makes them feel. I just point and laugh myself.![]()
I know it's paradoxical, but when people feel compelled to vote, they have lost the freedom not to vote and not to care.
And there will never be an election in history where people will have to vote for freedom or slavery.
However, perhaps I am wrong. Perhaps a low voter turn out damages democracy and reduces the mandate of our elected leaders to govern.
I just don't like people telling me what to do - even if it is blatantly good for me.
I dare say that if you told me to breathe, I would be tempted to hold my breath in protest.
My late grandfather was a D-Day survivor. Earned a Purple Heart as a result of taking a bullet. I always have and always will respect him greatly. I respect all of our veterans who have made such sacrifices.
But please, let us not use that to guilt trip those who choose not to vote. Just my 2 cents. Thank you kindly for reading.
Hey. ME TOO. We have remembrance Sunday. I wear my poppy with pride.
However, those men and women did not fight tyranny to be forced to vote by their government. If you want to vote - vote. If you think both candidates are pathetic wannabes who will trick and decive anybody to get into power and would rather not vote - that's fine too.
I have always voted, but I reserve my right not to vote.
I don't want to live in a society where my neighbour can force me to vote - not least because he's old and welsh and intolerant.
Did I offend you somehow? Because I don't recall being disrespectful to those who vote. My comments apply to those who feel that everyone should vote just because, and don't respect those who may choose not to.Well, then maybe you should be just as respectful for those of us who DO find the right to vote important if you expect the same treatment.
Then go ahead and believe that. Just don't go pushing those beliefs on everyone in an effort to invoke guilt or something.And no, I don't believe that a person who willingly chooses not to vote truly understands the rights and what others before them did to give you said rights.
But exercising your right IS a choice. Just like you have the right to choose not to vote.Everyone has the right to vote, but the choice not to. I can't tell you what to do, but in my family, there is no choice-just an exercise of your rights.
Oh don't worry, I'm not going to complain about if the president's decisions and such doesn't go my way. I'm just going to complain about those that voted for them. lolIt's not a guilt trip at all IMO. But if a person doesn't vote and things don't go their way, I feel they don't have a right to complain about it either!