Quote:
|
Originally Posted by wade-w
Arguing that the system is broken and therefore voting is a waste of time is a great example of a self-fulfilling prophecy. People like Bree and Gawen are a major reason that the system is broken, since a representative republic depends on an informed and actively voting populace to work correctly. Why should the politicians care what you think when voter apathy is so rampant? Not voting gives fringe elements like the religious right a much greater voice than they would otherwise have because they DO get out and vote, and politicians know this.
|
We have a winner!
Remember, Hitler was
elected to power. Oh sure, the elections were widely regarded as rigged, but still . . . [Actually, come to think of it . . .]
No, I'm not saying Bush and company are comparable to Hitler. What I'm saying is that if good people throw up their hands and conclude that there's no point in voting, then they're practically handing the reins of power to the fanatics -- who most assuredly
do vote.
And no offense, but if you think Kerry is no better than Bush, you need to read up on their platforms pronto! Kerry's by no means an ideal candidate, but at least he isn't a cryptofascist.
Cheers,
Michael