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newer generations keep voting against their own interests. Yes, this is normal. People do not vote for their own interests. As a rule, they vote unselfishly,
by Dove 14y ago
newer generations keep voting against their own interests.
Yes, this is normal. People do not vote for their own interests. As a rule, they vote unselfishly, in a way that they believe reflects the community or national interests. [1]
If you want people to vote for your idea, you need to convince them that your idea is good policy for everyone, not that it benefits them personally.
[1] http://econfaculty.gmu.edu/bcaplan/ssq.pdf http://econfaculty.gmu.edu/bcaplan/ssq.pdf
- beagle3 14y agoWell, we get into the philosophical definition of what "their own interests" are. But in general - the statement that "people do not vote unselfishly or in a way they believe reflects the community" is false. It is true that some do. I've read some research before from western countries that have a multiparty system (UK, Germany, France, Israel, ...) and with very high probability, people vote for whoever it is their parents do. It's not national interests - it's familial interests and/or identity. (And, sorry, I can't find a link to that right now)