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Tell them: Personal commitment to democracy. Symbolism is important. Not voting is the same as voting. Inspiring other people. Adding to t
by shittyanalogy 13y ago
Tell them:
Personal commitment to democracy.
Symbolism is important.
Not voting is the same as voting.
Inspiring other people.
Adding to the percentages.
Understanding the system better.
Good habits etc...
- carsongross 13y agoOr: Voting legitimizes whatever atrocities your government commits Symbolism is important: withdraw consent Voting is the same as not voting, but with more time wasted Dispiriting to other people, who have to tolerate the charade Not materially adding to any percentages Legitimizing the system by submitting to it's theatrical demands Thinking independently etc. Recommended: http://www.amazon.com/Democracy-The-God-That-Failed-Economics/dp/0765808684 http://www.amazon.com/Democracy-The-God-That-Failed-Economic...
- shittyanalogy 13y agoYou can still derive usefulness from voting even if you think your individual vote is useless and the system is flawed. Understanding processes in general can be useful, understanding the emotions of the people at the polling station can be useful, understanding how voting makes you feel is useful. It's not just about trying to get someone elected, it's about being part of a community and part of a participating body even if the majority of them are sheep.
- baddox 13y agoIf not voting is the same as voting, then why not choose the option that doesn't require me to take time off from work and/or drive somewhere out of my way?