So the solution is to increase this number? I don't really get it. How does more people voting lead to a "healthier" democracy?
That's pretty hackish and ignorant, imo.
LOL!!!
Or Barak Obama, for that matter, eh?
Because a democracy is based on allowing the small guy to have his voice heard. Democracy allows financially disadvantaged citizens a chance to have a say in the direction our government heads, it benefits all walks of life, just not the people with money. Are you saying the less people that vote the better it is for the country? thats a very unrealistic view of democracy.
Our government would be much more representative of its people.
I know it's hard to comprehend, but it could surely mean we'd have a much much worse government than we already have.
I'm not sure I want a "true representation" of a large part of "our people".
Voting is a right. Driving is a privilege.
Because a democracy is based on allowing the small guy to have his voice heard. Democracy allows financially disadvantaged citizens a chance to have a say in the direction our government heads, it benefits all walks of life, just not the people with money.
Are you saying the less people that vote the better it is for the country? thats a very unrealistic view of democracy.
An interesting debate. Should voting in presidential elections be required by law? Of course this excludes felons !
I see that a few have voted yes we should require that everyone vote. I am honestly baffled by this view and need help understanding it.
How would requiring everyone to vote improve anything? It can also go against a persons religious beliefs or personal standards. Years when I feel no candidates are worthy to represent the people I refuse to vote. Forcing persons to vote may but them in a position to support someone they feel are corrupt, dishonest, have little or no similar views. I just dont think it is a good idea.
If you are informed it is your duty as an American to vote, sorry if its a bit inconvenient.
No, voting is a privilege. It would be a violation of voting rights to force someone to vote.
I find the majority to be wrong about 95% of the time. Especially when it comes to matters of values or morality.
Ummm I believe voting is not only a privilege but a right,. A right you can lose in certain states.
An interesting debate. Should voting in presidential elections be required by law? Of course this excludes felons and non-u.s. citizens. Legal voting age stays the same in this scenario.
My opinion: If you live in the United States, you will be required to vote in the United States. It would be a huge dis-respect to the millions of Americans that died for this country to sit at home on election day. This is a freedom many have died for so get out and participate!
Actually you are wrong, "eh?." Obama was elected by a landslide majority, he didn't need his big brother to steal the election in Florida to claim victory. Also, Obama will win re-election on a much larger scale compared to George W. Bush in 2004, I guarantee it.
An interesting debate. Should voting in presidential elections be required by law? Of course this excludes felons and non-u.s. citizens. Legal voting age stays the same in this scenario.
My opinion: If you live in the United States, you will be required to vote in the United States. It would be a huge dis-respect to the millions of Americans that died for this country to sit at home on election day. This is a freedom many have died for so get out and participate!
I have generally found in my lifetime that the fewer people believe something, the more likely it is to be correct. I find the majority to be wrong about 95% of the time. Especially when it comes to matters of values or morality.
Your belief is women are incapable of examining their finances and comparing cause and effect to a candidates position?
Your belief is women are incapable of comparing their values to a candidates social platform?
Your belief is women cannot study world politics and decide what foreign policy actions support America's best interest?
Have you ever met a real live women?
Hows the view from your high horse?
Obama was elected by a landslide majority
In government class, I was taught that democracy can only be representative of its citizens if everyone does their duty to be an active participant. I don't know if you saw earlier I suggested there should be no requirements for voting for particular parties or candidates? I also agree with someone that suggested there should be a none of the above choice, and write ins allowed.
How would that violate someone's religious beliefs or personal standards?
Everyone would have complete freedom to vote how they think best represents them, but they have to participate in the process as a citizen duty, just like registering with the selective service system.
I was taught that active participation involves more than just pulling a lever. The compulsion to vote would solve none of the problems advocates say it would. A democracy allows people to participate in government how they see fit. If they choose that their participation will amount to nothing, that is their decision alone.
What does or does not violate someone's personal standards or beliefs is not for you to decide. That's why they are personal. Many feel that the mere act of voting involves putting the political process before God. Others feel that they are simply encouraging a failed system. Who they vote for is unimportant. It is the act itself that bothers them, and if they vote for no one, what's the point of this whole endeavor? I'm not saying that I agree with these people, but democracy is based on people deciding how they will participate in government. You can tell them that their choice is foolish or illogical all you want. However, they made their choice on how much to participate, and you undermine the premise of democracy when you force voting.
Of cours active participation requires more than just pulling a lever, that's why I am so proud of the OWS protesters around the country!!! But doing your duty to vote is the minimum people can do for their country.
We must have studied different types of governments.
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