Do You Vote?
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Do You Vote?
Ontario had an election today (provincial government and electoral reform referendum), and as I was headng out to vote my younger brother said he's not going to bother when he's old enough.
So out of curiosity, do you vote? If you're too young, just pretend.
So out of curiosity, do you vote? If you're too young, just pretend.
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To answer my own question, I always vote whenever I can. It's important to me to voice my opinion, even if my candidate doesn't win. It's a hard-fought thing, the right to vote, and I'm proud to take advantage of the opportunity. I also know that sometimes an election comes down to a single seat or a handful of votes. And all else failing, I know my vote helps determine the funding for the next election, and it makes a difference that way.
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Well, I'm really not into politics so I can hardly offer much in the way of an argument, but the mixed member thing makes sense to me. I know there are times when people fully support someone in their riding, but don't want their party running the whole show. This seems like a good way to help people truly vote for what they want on both a local and larger level.
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I voted no, but none of the no options really fit my reason. I stay politically neutral because of my religious beliefs. I don't believe that any of man's governments can bring about the changes needed and so stay completely neutral in all political issues.
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I always try and vote. I try to inform myself on the issues.
Last month, there was a Primary election for the city council where I live. I went to all the candidate's websites. I'm also disappointed that local politics don't get as much coverage. All they say on their websites is the same thing, you know, "believe in strong family values," and vague things: "I will do what needs to be done." But I will never vote for someone who doesn't have a website. It's like:
Canidate: I'm running!
Me: So, what do you stand for?
Canidate: Stand? No, I'm running!
Anyway, I do my best to vote for people who will lead our government close to what I like. It baffles me when people don't take part in government, when they are giving you an opportunity to voice an opinion on how you want to be governed. A nearby city has three open seats on their city council, but only two running. A write-in candidate with one vote could win.
This election will be interesting. Sure, we have the vote for city council, but on the county level, we will be voting on whither we want a quarter percent sales tax increase to fund more transportation projects. (Opinion Question #1)
And on the State level, we will be voting on whither we want HB 148 to take effect, which if enacted will establish a scholarship program ($500-$3000) for qualifying school-age kids to attend private schools. (Referendum #1)
Both of these very well could be discussed in their own topics, even though they are local issues. But in reference to elections, are these the types of things you want other people to decide for you? My sisters are all voting age, but none has registered. (their fore-mothers must be rolling in their graves. )
But, anyway, I thought it was funny, when the newspaper said some people have two signs in their lawns that say "No on #1!" and "Yes on #1!" but the #1's refer to different things...
Last month, there was a Primary election for the city council where I live. I went to all the candidate's websites. I'm also disappointed that local politics don't get as much coverage. All they say on their websites is the same thing, you know, "believe in strong family values," and vague things: "I will do what needs to be done." But I will never vote for someone who doesn't have a website. It's like:
Canidate: I'm running!
Me: So, what do you stand for?
Canidate: Stand? No, I'm running!
Anyway, I do my best to vote for people who will lead our government close to what I like. It baffles me when people don't take part in government, when they are giving you an opportunity to voice an opinion on how you want to be governed. A nearby city has three open seats on their city council, but only two running. A write-in candidate with one vote could win.
This election will be interesting. Sure, we have the vote for city council, but on the county level, we will be voting on whither we want a quarter percent sales tax increase to fund more transportation projects. (Opinion Question #1)
And on the State level, we will be voting on whither we want HB 148 to take effect, which if enacted will establish a scholarship program ($500-$3000) for qualifying school-age kids to attend private schools. (Referendum #1)
Both of these very well could be discussed in their own topics, even though they are local issues. But in reference to elections, are these the types of things you want other people to decide for you? My sisters are all voting age, but none has registered. (their fore-mothers must be rolling in their graves. )
But, anyway, I thought it was funny, when the newspaper said some people have two signs in their lawns that say "No on #1!" and "Yes on #1!" but the #1's refer to different things...
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Ontario's super awesome 50% voter turnout speaks for itself. Not many people do anymore....
I voted, for the major party that will never get office. I know my one vote isn't helping them get there, but at least I'm a voter.
I'm disappointed that we have 4 more years of Dalton, but I'm glad there won't be any publically funded jewish, islam, or sikh schools coming up any time soon.
I voted, for the major party that will never get office. I know my one vote isn't helping them get there, but at least I'm a voter.
I'm disappointed that we have 4 more years of Dalton, but I'm glad there won't be any publically funded jewish, islam, or sikh schools coming up any time soon.
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I voted Green. No hope in hell of them forming a government so far, but the fact that they got ~10% of the popular vote is encouraging. Hopefully someone in office will take note that environmental issues is a fast-growing concern among voters.
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I didn't vote in this, because I didn't feel an option applied to me. However, I would have voted if I had seen one I felt applied to me, because voting in an election/referendum/etc is voting on something actually to be decided. This is just an informational poll with little to no consequence, and as such I have no problem with it.I can't believe no one's mentioned the irony of having a poll for this thread. If you don't vote, why would you vote in the poll?
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I vote whenever I am up to date on the issues, which is usually always.
I am typically one party; but recently a candidate I really like is running for US President in the other party and the state I live in has a close primary (can only vote for you are people in your party registered), so I have to switch.
Yeah, I actually switched parties how many "old timers" are surprised.
I am typically one party; but recently a candidate I really like is running for US President in the other party and the state I live in has a close primary (can only vote for you are people in your party registered), so I have to switch.
Yeah, I actually switched parties how many "old timers" are surprised.
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*grumble* Ok, so I "live" in Illinois, but I go to school in Iowa, and that's where I'm registered to vote. I'm as confused as anybody else as to why we get to vote there when it's not our official state of residence, but oh well. My school is being super cool and letting people onto campus during winter break so they could vote in the caucuses and at least offering cots in the gym. There's just one problem... I don't have a car, and my parents decided that they're not going to drive me down so I can vote. So as much as I'd like to vote, my parents are apparently coming up with an excuse to prevent me from doing that. *grumble*
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Re: Do You Vote?
That's why I said that.So out of curiosity, do you vote? If you're too young, just pretend.
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Partly, it was just that I didn't end up registering till I got to school. Also, my home district is overwhelmingly Republican, so I feel like my vote there would have less impact.
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I voted yes on the school vouchers. It wasn't for any of the reasons they were advertising, though. I voted for them mostly because when I pay my taxes for education, I believe I am paying for a students education, not a gift certificate that can only be used at one place.
Amka, you only had State Referendum 1 to vote on? Weird. I had to vote on sales tax and 3 city council seats.
Amka, you only had State Referendum 1 to vote on? Weird. I had to vote on sales tax and 3 city council seats.
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