I get disgusted at the people who say you HAVE to vote, or that if you don't vote, you can't complain. what if your complaint is that the system is wrong? nope, sorry, you must support the system by voting, then complain until someone points out you're a hypocrite.
also bad are the people (usually the same people) who say you can't vote your conscience, you have to vote for the guy most likely to win. so, let's get this straight: you aren't allowed to refuse to vote, and you aren't allowed to vote for who you want.
In Singapore, voting is compulsary. If you don't vote, you'll be struck off the electorial rolls until you pay a fine to be re-instated. Of course you can always cast a spoilt vote if you don't like any of the candidates.
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Date: 2004-03-02 11:49 pm (UTC)also bad are the people (usually the same people) who say you can't vote your conscience, you have to vote for the guy most likely to win. so, let's get this straight: you aren't allowed to refuse to vote, and you aren't allowed to vote for who you want.
I'm glad we have the freedom to vote.
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Date: 2004-03-03 05:09 pm (UTC)