Why should i vote?

[KingOfTheRodeo]

I am 19 almost 20 and i am not a registered voter and honestly don't think i will ever be. I don't see a reason to vote and i guess that's just because I'm young and in college. Aside from medical marijuana or legalizing it i don't have a political opinion. I was always told only talk politics with family, and my family doesn't talk politics.

So my question for you guys is simple as the title. Why should i vote?

KingOfTheRodeo Reviewed by KingOfTheRodeo on 12-20-2010. Why should i vote? I am 19 almost 20 and i am not a registered voter and honestly don't think i will ever be. I don't see a reason to vote and i guess that's just because I'm young and in college. Aside from medical marijuana or legalizing it i don't have a political opinion. I was always told only talk politics with family, and my family doesn't talk politics. So my question for you guys is simple as the title. Why should i vote? Rating: 5

[emilya]

I am 19 almost 20 and i am not a registered voter and honestly don't think i will ever be. I don't see a reason to vote and i guess that's just because I'm young and in college. Aside from medical marijuana or legalizing it i don't have a political opinion. I was always told only talk politics with family, and my family doesn't talk politics.

So my question for you guys is simple as the title. Why should i vote?

The main reason for me is because many good people who came before you fought and died for your right to vote, and to honor them and their lives you must take advantage of this... to not do so is to discount the significance of their lives and in doing so, to say that you are also insignificant.

Another big reason is that you represent many groups. Your age group, your gender, your occupation, your education level, etc. etc. Issues come up that affect one group or another. If any politician ever got wind that a particular group was mis-represented by the voting public because of apathy, can you imagine how that group's wants and needs would be totally ignored? It is your duty to be ready to hold politicians to the causes that are important to their home constituents and make them fear the consequences of mis or under representing you.

I could go on... but these are two big reasons to vote. I hope I have convinced you to exercise this right in the next election.

Emmie

[Dutch Pimp]

Do your duty, citizen.

[boaz]

Yes, it is your duty plus you should vote because it will make you feel proud that you did. You will always remember the details of it. I remember the very first time I voted. I was living in So Cal and voted for some dude from Arkansas for President because I just knew he would legalize herb in his first week .... didn't quite work out that way. :jointsmile: yeah, I hear you it is discouraging many times but it is our nation and our states and our local gov'ts. somebody has to keep an eye on what they're doing.

[RedLocks]

Feel proud? I would probably be ashamed of myself bro! Anyways, with the way this country ahh run, dun matter if I vote or not, a Republican or Democrat will be elected, and I'll have wasted the time spent with the voting process. Got a lot better shit to do with my time, and I can effect much greater change with my day to day daily works than I could by voting for someone who is not even on the ballot, or aware that someone would be voting for them.Then again I could luck out, something go wrong with the voting system, and the one guy I voted for who has one vote will be named winner, but alas, what are there chances that there will be an error with the voting system during a major election.....

[KingOfTheRodeo]

The main reason for me is because many good people who came before you fought and died for your right to vote, and to honor them and their lives you must take advantage of this... to not do so is to discount the significance of their lives and in doing so, to say that you are also insignificant.
Emmie

I understand that it is my right and privilege as a citizen to vote. But the part i don't get is why. I mean in this time of day atleast 60% of the people in politics are corrupt. I would vote if we as Americans did a cleansing of the government. Why should i vote for someone who says they will do the things i believe for but then get into office and do whatever the hell the want to make buck. It makes me sick.

That is why i asked why should i vote.

[emilya]

I understand that it is my right and privilege as a citizen to vote. But the part i don't get is why. I mean in this time of day atleast 60% of the people in politics are corrupt. I would vote if we as Americans did a cleansing of the government. Why should i vote for someone who says they will do the things i believe for but then get into office and do whatever the hell the want to make buck. It makes me sick.

That is why i asked why should i vote.

Here in America just at the Federal level there are 435 congress people and 100 senators. You are saying that 321 of them are corrupt. God help us if that were true, but thankfully it is not. Yes, there are a few career politicians out there and a few who get caught doing bad things... but overall we have a lot of fine people that you never hear about who were elected by the people in their districts because they had something to say... some message... some plan to make things better.

These people gave up their real lives, their real jobs, left their families and friends and went to Washington to make a difference. These are the people in our government. They are you, and me and Joe or Carol next door. This is what makes America great. We have a representative government.

It your vote that puts them there, it is your vote that keeps them on track, and it is your vote that brings them back home if they lose their way. Exercise that vote by getting to know those running in your district.. who they are ... what they believe in. Don't listen to the nay sayers who tell you that all politicians are bad, it simply isn't true.

Become a part of the system and take a stand for what you believe in! This is your right as an American and if you don't at least try to influence a small part of the system with your vote, then frankly... you have no right to complain about anyone who is involved with it. If you want to be a non-participant, that is your right. But then you also give up the right to complain about the system that the rest of us participate in.

Emmie

[gypski]

Here in America just at the Federal level there are 435 congress people and 100 senators. You are saying that 321 of them are corrupt. God help us if that were true, but thankfully it is not. Yes, there are a few career politicians out there and a few who get caught doing bad things... but overall we have a lot of fine people that you never hear about who were elected by the people in their districts because they had something to say... some message... some plan to make things better.

These people gave up their real lives, their real jobs, left their families and friends and went to Washington to make a difference. These are the people in our government. They are you, and me and Joe or Carol next door. This is what makes America great. We have a representative government.

It your vote that puts them there, it is your vote that keeps them on track, and it is your vote that brings them back home if they lose their way. Exercise that vote by getting to know those running in your district.. who they are ... what they believe in. Don't listen to the nay sayers who tell you that all politicians are bad, it simply isn't true.

Become a part of the system and take a stand for what you believe in! This is your right as an American and if you don't at least try to influence a small part of the system with your vote, then frankly... you have no right to complain about anyone who is involved with it. If you want to be a non-participant, that is your right. But then you also give up the right to complain about the system that the rest of us participate in.

Emmie

I wish it were true. We have no real representative government. It was meant that anyone, from the little guy to the big guy could have a voice. The voice of the little guy has been stifled. More lawyers and lobbyists and lackeys then what the Founding Father's intended. So, yes the system is corrupted and polluted with money to where the shopkeeper, the real small business owner, or small family farmer couldn't get elected.

The large majority of elected officials are parasites bouncing from one lackey job to another, continually fucking up the system. I have no hope left for the future of this country in its present state and elected officials. Greedy, self-serving assholes. :twocents: :lol5:

[boaz]

Feel proud? I would probably be ashamed of myself bro! ...

I'm not talking about being proud of who you voted for, I mean hell I voted for Mama Bear :icon401: I was talking about feeling good about yourself. or just blow it off and get high. fuck I don't care. :rastasmoke: truth is I never voted again after voting for Clinton in '92 until 2008. :jointsmile:

[RedLocks]

I'm not talking about being proud of who you voted for

Me neither