Do you vote?

vote - Unless your a moron!
@laglen (19759)
United States
June 22, 2008 6:14pm CST
Thats all, I am not asking who you are voting for, just if you vote. I do. I take this right seriously. I see nothing wrong with not voting, that is your right as well. I just don't think that people who don't vote have any place to complain!
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@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
23 Jun 08
here in Australia we have to vote we get fined if we don't, there are some times I don't want to as I am for such a minor party that they never really have a chance but I do vote simply because i don't want to be fined...
@Bd200789 (2994)
• United States
23 Jun 08
I never knew that. I don't blame you for not wanting to be fined.
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@laglen (19759)
• United States
24 Jun 08
Wow, I like having the option to not.
@Wizzywig (7847)
23 Jun 08
yes, I always vote - because i choose to. but, when they come knocking on my door asking if they can count on my vote,I remind them its a secret ballot & I tell NO-ONE who I either intend to or do vote for.
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@laglen (19759)
• United States
24 Jun 08
Good for you! That is your RIGHT! I tell them it is none of their business.
• United States
23 Jun 08
Oh no. It is a G-d given right to complain. I don't vote because I realize that it really doesn't matter which party is in charge this is America,whatever you want, legal or not, you can get.Besides in my state you have to do jury duty if you vote and I don't want to be part of a jury.
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@laglen (19759)
• United States
24 Jun 08
I disagree with you whole-heartedly, but isn't that what is so good about this? And of course I still rated you a positive! Thank you for responding!
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• United States
24 Jun 08
Thanks.Yes it is good that we can disagree and still be friends.
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@greysfreak (1384)
• United States
24 Jun 08
I voted in the 2004 presidential election, that was the first time I was able to. Then I voted in the local/senatorial elections in 2006. Unfortunately I didn't get to vote this primary season because I moved to Tennessee a few weeks before their primary, and not in time to register to vote, and I moved here also before Maryland's primary. So I pretty much wasn't able to this time around because of all that. As far as this November, I'm not really sure yet, I still need to register, and I am not sure who I want to vote for. I am not easily swayed to a decision by campaigning and the media's opinions. I have to choose the person I think would be the best, or at least not the worst (in my opinion). And at this point, I am kinda indifferent, and that usually doesn't happen. But yes, in short, I do vote, and I hope that come November I am able to in clear conscious vote in the election.
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@laglen (19759)
• United States
25 Jun 08
I am sorry you missed the primary, we should all caucus, or atleast say the word cuz it's funny. But I'm glad that yo will get to vote in November!
@azrinbme (129)
• Malaysia
23 Jun 08
I vote because I want the people who I vote do his duty to people no for politic agenda. I know some of the politician are big liars.
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@laglen (19759)
• United States
24 Jun 08
ALOT of politicians are liars! lol
@chej18 (915)
• United States
23 Jun 08
I vote only once when i was in Philippines but since i move here in Netherlands i have no time to go in Philippine embassy just to vote.Philippines embassy is too far from where i live so i didnt vote for almost 6 yeasr already.And i dont have interest on voting anymore.Have a nice day! Greetings from Che!
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@laglen (19759)
• United States
23 Jun 08
I understand, plus you don't even live there!
• Canada
23 Jun 08
I am a Canadian citizen, and my husband is an American Citizen. We both have very similar political views, and would probably end up voting for the same person, were we able to vote in eachother's eletions. This works for us, since we have one vote in a Canadian election and one vote in an American election, between us. Since we can vote once in each election between us, we always make sure to vote.
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@laglen (19759)
• United States
24 Jun 08
Good for you and I commend you both for seizing your opportunities!
@Bd200789 (2994)
• United States
23 Jun 08
I have never voted before. I turned eighteen several months ago, so I wasn't old enough until now. But, I am planning to vote this year, and in the future.
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@laglen (19759)
• United States
24 Jun 08
Good for you! Welcome to adulthood! :)
• United States
23 Jun 08
Yes I vote. It don't take that much time and I like my opinion count for something.Even if the person I want to win does not. Like you said, people don't vote, but complain and cry about stuff. Do something about it then and vote!!(:
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@laglen (19759)
• United States
24 Jun 08
lol AMEN!
@reg386 (76)
• Philippines
23 Jun 08
To vote is our right. Its in our constitution that every has the right of suffrage. We must practice it and use it wisely. The future of our nation, family and ourself lies on your vote.
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@laglen (19759)
• United States
24 Jun 08
I agree, well said!