10-15-2018, 10:54 PM
I understand how you feel Mags, lots of people feel that way.
I love the workings of democracy, elections, and all that entails -- it's interesting and important to me beyond my singular vote. Different strokes.
Anyway, I agree that the percentage of eligible Americans who vote is too low; one of the lowest among developed countries.
Apathy is one reason, which is sad. But, the country sure seems much less apathetic than usual heading into these midterms, as reflected in the record number of new voter registrations.
Hopefully a large majority of registered voters will choose to exercise their right to vote this year.
Intentional voter suppression is another reason, which is harmful to democracy, sleazy, and often unconstitutional/illegal. I'll never be unconcerned or uninterested when it comes to voter suppression and I'm really glad to see it being proactively and aggressively addressed.
I love the workings of democracy, elections, and all that entails -- it's interesting and important to me beyond my singular vote. Different strokes.
Anyway, I agree that the percentage of eligible Americans who vote is too low; one of the lowest among developed countries.
Apathy is one reason, which is sad. But, the country sure seems much less apathetic than usual heading into these midterms, as reflected in the record number of new voter registrations.
Hopefully a large majority of registered voters will choose to exercise their right to vote this year.
Intentional voter suppression is another reason, which is harmful to democracy, sleazy, and often unconstitutional/illegal. I'll never be unconcerned or uninterested when it comes to voter suppression and I'm really glad to see it being proactively and aggressively addressed.