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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Does My Vote Matter?
  • Boss
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    Give all voters the day off to vote . Only pay them if they show proof that they voted.

    - BossUS March 25, 2009 2:52PM

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