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Legitimate thing to wonder I suppose, also a decent ad hominem. I'll elaborate on my point: You are always forced to make a choice - you can write in whomever
by zenogais 13y ago
Legitimate thing to wonder I suppose, also a decent ad hominem. I'll elaborate on my point:
You are always forced to make a choice - you can write in whomever you want, but you cannot opt to suspend the process and await alternatives. Your expression must always be in the positive, and never in the negative. The implicit attitude is "either offer an alternative or don't vote at all" - so many people opt not to vote.
For myself my attitude is something like: There seems to be a root problem within the political process. I don't know what it is. It seems to be rarely talked about. The options presented seem to be within a very narrow and oversimplified spectrum that ignores ambiguity and complexity of any kind. Rather than pick between a bunch of things I don't want or agree with I'll just not vote. Some people choose to vote under these circumstances citing the cynical position of "choosing between the lesser of two evils". I don't.
- sliverstorm 13y agoyou can write in whomever you want, but you cannot opt to suspend the process and await alternatives Ah, it was not clear you meant, an option to reject the candidates and hold another election. also a decent ad hominem Aww, shucks :)