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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]Agony
(2,605 posts)38. YES!
and not only that, but as an election inspector I want to watch the votes get COUNTED!
Cheers,
Agony
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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