Does My Vote Matter?

Does My Vote Matter?

According to International IDEA, the United States has almost the lowest voter turnout in the world, ranked a measly 140 out of 163. Perhaps Americans are apathetic, or maybe they’re just concerned their vote is meaningless in the face of America's massive political machine. Can my vote really change the course of politics, or am I just a grain of sand on the massive beach of democracy?

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Letting Your Voice Be Heard
- From Rock the Vote
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By Rock the Vote - Are You Ready For 11.04.08?

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  • CharlieBravo
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    If McCain had associated with unrepentant abortion clinic bombers... would anyone vote for him ?

    If not... why will anyone vote for Obama ?

    - CharlieBravoUS October 12, 2008 12:21AM

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    • Iraqvet
      Double Standard

      Because this is the double standard that we live by. People will do whatever it takes to bring down someone they don't like without thinking of what will happen in the future. I do agree with you. Why vote Obama if you would not vote McCain if he had done this?

      - IraqvetUS October 16, 2008 4:59PM

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But Will One Vote Out of 44 Million Matter?
- From Art Carden
No Side
By Art Carden - Economics Professor, Rhodes College

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