Originally posted by: jjones
I really wish that for at least one election no one would vote. Maybe then the politicians would get the message. Unfortunately, too many idiots think that they should vote no matter what.
I've never voted in my life and don't intend to. It's a waste of time from my point of view because as it stands right now, things will never change. Money and influence buys not just the election, but those candidates available to even be elected.
Look at some other candidates then.. Learn how things work.
Money does not buy YOUR vote - at least you're implying that it does not. So, find a candidate that you support, register for the party (or independent), and vote for that candidate.
People that cry and complain but do not vote have no real reason to cry and complain.. You can write in whoever you want if there isn't a candidate you like.
Believe me.. it gets counted. Even 1% voting for a fringe or independent candidate can reward the entire race to the other dominating party.. The parties definitely look to that for which direction they need to move.