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?
Your vote does matter
If we were to choose a President based on popular vote then only 2 states would matter. New York and Calif. The electoral college ensures that all 50 states have a say in the outcome. Broken down even further only a few high population areas would matter as more than 1/2 (+/-) of America's citizens reside in NY, LA, San Fran, Chicago and others. These urban areas would choose what's best for America. Seems to me that they have a hard time just keeping themselves afloat. Decide by popular vote...bad idea.
- TAZ
October 12, 2008 6:14AM
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