I too think of the women who fought for the right to vote and the black folks who fought to vote. The priviledge of casting that vote did not come without a fight.

How do you know they're not educated?

I dont think U neccesaraly need to be educated to vote, just informed!!!!

I was thinking she was talking more about educated voters, not educated as in school. But, my question still stands. How would she know?

I have to admit, I had no political initiative until my mid 20's. I didn't feel like I had a right to vote without knowing more about the issues...so realized I needed to get a clue if I wanted to have a say in my own countries policies. I did not vote until I felt aware and had an opinion to be weighed.

Some people may NEVER feel the need. Nothing is important to someone...until it becomes so.

that goes for all causes, such as cancer, war, being layed off etc.ect.

Very much so indeedy!

I don't think I'm gonna vote this year, it's pointless. IMO the powers that be are gonna put in who they want no matter what anyone says to the contrary. This whole voting thing is just to make us feel like we are doing something, when in reality we're not doing anything. Besides that, I don't think very many in the government truly give a damn about us anyway. They're all on the same team more or less, and only serve to further their own agenda.

Words escape me right now.....

I'd respond, but I'm trying so hard to be good and not get suspended anymore....

by design our Gov't is not a democracy.....
(It is a federal republic)

your individual vote does not matter...That is exactly why I DO VOTE....and it why you don't vote......either that or you are a convicted felon and are banned from participating in our election process.

NO, it does not make you BAD..

Not surprised at the responses I'm getting, but I stand by the comments I've made.

You really think it would make a difference? What about hanging chads, diebolds, etc etc.

I agree we do have some power, but not sure if it's to be held in voting.

See, now you're talking technology instead of politicians. Those are 2 separate issues. I agree they can be problematic but it's not as problematic as the media and politicians made it out to be. Believe me, the issue was blown way out of proportion.

Then you write in someone. The people who do not vote are the reasons for what you complain about.

Yes but what I'm saying is it doesn't make a difference who we write in, the powers that be will just put in who they want, push for who they want no matter what.

Ok, well what about the fact that the heads of each state can actually override the people who voted if they so choose? They don't have to go with who we voted for, if they don't like the result they have the power to change it.

THERE it is! Was waiting for this one! It, in this Country at least is called "sufferage" and I take it very seriously. I agree with most everyone else...not voting IS making a statement and with it goes every right to complain.

Okay, so let me see if I understand this correctly. So because you guys fought for my right to vote, I am now obligated to vote or I have to vote because it is my duty? I thought I had the right to choose whether I wanted to exercise that right or not? And now, because you guys say it's my duty and I lose all rights to express my opinion about my government (which I could have sworn was a right I had regardless if I voted or not) I am being forced to pick a person that I don't like just to keep everybody happy and to keep my right to complain?
How does that make any sense at all?

And if I do like one of the candidates, vote for him, and then he turns out to be an a$$hole, then where does that leave me? I voted for Bush, and look how that turned out.