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In reply to the discussion: I vote. I've voted in every election since 1970. Midterms, presidential elections, doesn't matter. [View all]scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)33. Yes, that is a good point and I don't disagree. I'm just looking at it from a different angle.
My argument against not voting is aimed at those who are feeling fed up and disgusted, and don't think voting is worth the bother, because they can't get the kinds of candidates they feel inspired to vote for.
So, what I'm saying is, stop looking at voting as a way to get your way - and then giving up on the idea because you're sure you won't get your way. Look at it simply as protecting your own important right. Protecting your personal right as a citizen to participate ought to be inspiring enough.
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I vote. I've voted in every election since 1970. Midterms, presidential elections, doesn't matter. [View all]
scarletwoman
Mar 2014
OP
A long time ago one of my favorite oldtime DUers made the point that if you don't vote,
scarletwoman
Mar 2014
#11
"They... simply don't care." So? Why should I make it easier for them not to care by not voting?
scarletwoman
Mar 2014
#20
I can totally understand, I've relocated quite bit from state to state over the years.
scarletwoman
Mar 2014
#21
Thank you. At a time when so many of our rights are under assault, why in the world
scarletwoman
Mar 2014
#23
Thank you for your post! Those are excellent reasons to vote - a clear conscience, and the right to
scarletwoman
Mar 2014
#24
Good point. I have voted in all elections since JFK. The one time I was angry enough to say I was
jwirr
Mar 2014
#22
If voting didn't change things, the GOP wouldn't be making it harder for people to vote
struggle4progress
Mar 2014
#31
Yes, that is a good point and I don't disagree. I'm just looking at it from a different angle.
scarletwoman
Mar 2014
#33
And let us never underestimate the value of "earning the right to complain"!
scarletwoman
Mar 2014
#43