Here is a Commentary that got me thinking about whether everyone should really get out and vote. I have always been one to tell everybody that they should vote, no matter who they are voting for, they need to vote. But really? Do we want people who have no idea, or very little idea what any of the candidates are about or what they stand for or what the issues even are to just show up and vote? It's not an office march madness poll where those who know nothing about college hoops are the ones that win. This is an election where the winner of the election decides on public policy for the next two to six years. It's a little more serious then march madness.
I think we should emphasis more on telling people to become informed and be informed all year. I would have to agree with commentary that maybe not everyone should vote.
2 comments:
Well, I guess even ignorant people and idiots deserve to select representatives from among their peers. But then, on the other hand, it is arguable that idiots are already over-represented in politics.
Maybe we could explore linking the "straight part" option directly to the garbage bin. That would solve most of the problem right off the bat.
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