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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Voting out of Obligation is Worse Than Not Voting at All.
Why should duties be regarded as burdens?
If people believe they have a duty to vote it's a good thing. Why should be duties be regarded as burdens?
- Michael Glass
November 19, 2008 3:14PM
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