This is the first time in my life I have registered to vote (and plan to do so.)
I have relished the many arguments that my non-voting attitude has sparked. I wonder how many have similar history or are currently still there? I am not looking for argument so much as letting you all know that I have been slowly and surely moved from apathy by many of the members' writings and actions on this forum. I will follow up later with a small assortment of my past (and lingering) issues that kept me from the polls and a few knee-jerk responses I've heard that barely warranted debate (except for the love of the game
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Feel free to chastise my past but be aware that this thread is intended to address real mindsets that still prevail and can be defended. A more effective plan to bring others along is more desirable than just a good argument. I have been active in other ways but not at the polls. I will start with my long running #1 reason and add more later:
The whole electoral system is broken. My vote doesn't count.
ETA: OK, I'll throw in my favorite (easily refuted) knee-jerk response as well:
If you don't vote, you have no right to complain.
(Please don't use that one on a thinking non-voter.)
