Reason(s) "I" don't or won't vote:

[AKA2D '91]

I know we've heard countless excuses why our family members, co-workers, or friends will not or have not voted. What are some of the excuses you've heard over the years?

[ChanelLover]

There is a girl in one of my classes that said she just didn't know anything about any of the candidates. I told her to go on the internet and research the candidates. IMO there is no reason not to vote. It seems like the same ones who don't vote are always the people who are complaining.

[AKA2D '91]

I've heard people say their precinct changed, etc. and become frustrated when having to locate their correct area. In this PK society, I am sure there have been changes, BUT we've known about this election for weeks. Do not wait until the morning of the election to verify your polling precinct.

[neosoul]

reasons

• I don't wanna get my hair wet
• the nearest polling booth is too far
• I can't miss my lunch break to go vote

solutions

• take an umbrella
• polls in VA open at 6am... wake your ass up
• polls open in VA at 6am... wake your ass up

[laylo]

The two main reasons I've heard are:

1. (For Presidential elections) The electoral college..."My state is largely democrat/republican so my vote doesn't matter."

2. "No candidate is really looking out for my interests anyway." or the more poetic "Voting is like choosing which bullet I'm getting shot with"- Andre 3000 (he has since changed his mind).

[_Opi_]

Good reason: I'm not a citizen yet.

[AKA2D '91]

Originally Posted by neosoul

reasons



solutions

• polls in VA open at 6am... wake your ass up
• polls open in VA at 6am... wake your ass up

LMAO
Same time here. I got up an extra 15 minutes early so I could vote before I went to work.

[Senusret I]

This is a true story which I probably shouldn't be telling, but I think someone can learn from it.

My friend pursued membership in my APhiA chapter. One of the requirements of membership is proof of voter registration. Among many other concerns, I found out all of two weeks before the application deadline that not only did he not have a voter registration card, but he hadn't voted in over five years.

I laid him out something awful and ultimately decided he wasn't ready for me to sponsor him. He is not an Alpha to this day.

I mean..... how are you going to be voteless, hopeless, and trying to pledge MY frat?

[tld221]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

This is a true story which I probably shouldn't be telling, but I think someone can learn from it.

My friend pursued membership in my APhiA chapter. One of the requirements of membership is proof of voter registration. Among many other concerns, I found out all of two weeks before the application deadline that not only did he not have a voter registration card, but he hadn't voted in over five years.

I laid him out something awful and ultimately decided he wasn't ready for me to sponsor him. He is not an Alpha to this day.

I mean..... how are you going to be voteless, hopeless, and trying to pledge MY frat?

that is interesting, having to be a registered voter and all.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by tld221

that is interesting, having to be a registered voter and all.

It's a brilliant idea.

Originally Posted by Kapital Phinust

This one came from my former roommate when I was in college:

"Voting is just picking the lesser of two evils"

I tell him: You don't like a particular candidate, write somebody in that you find to be the most qualified. While they may not count the vote in the tally, you get to exercise your civil duty and (possibly) make a statement regarding your selection.

I generally feel like all politicans are full of guamguam but I still vote for "the lesser of the evils" instead of writing in Donald Duck or Ralph Nader. I'd rather "give" my vote to the lesser evil than "take" my vote away by voting for someone who has no chance in hell of coming close to winning.

I'm slightly more optimistic with this election but I still don't believe in putting faith in candidates.

[KAPital PHINUst]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

I generally feel like all politicans are full of guamguam but I still vote for "the lesser of the evils" instead of writing in Donald Duck or Ralph Nader. I'd rather "give" my vote to the lesser evil than "take" my vote away by voting for someone who has no chance in hell of coming close to winning.

Voting for the lesser of two evils is still voting for evil. I will not and will never again vote for evil.

As far as whether or not they have a chance at winning, well contrary to popular belief, I would rather treat my ballot as a ballot than as a lottery ticket or racing form, chances of winning be darned.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by KAPital PHINUst

Voting for the lesser of two evils is still voting for evil. I will not and will never again vote for evil.

As far as whether or not they have a chance at winning, well contrary to popular belief, I would rather treat my ballot as a ballot than as a lottery ticket or racing form, chances of winning be darned.

Your candidate is still an evil. He is just the least influential of the evils. You don't know what this candidate is really doing and will do if in office. I'm an Independent because I believe all of these categories are pointless and none of these candidates should be trusted, regardless of party affiliation. That means that even third party candidates can send this country to hell.

Voting involves a number of bases for rational decisions, including the impact that your vote will have on the election. That doesn't transform it from a ballot to a lottery ticket or racing form.

[jon1856]

The other day I was having a general chat with the lady next door.
Turned to politics.
Long story short, she just can not vote for one of the candidates at all.
However she does not feel as if she knows the other very well.
After talking to her for over 20 minutes on how to find out more about both candidates and pointing out to her now that is is finally down to two, it is a sure thing that they will now be able to shine more; I walked away knowing that the only way she will "learn more" is if the candidates stopped by her living room in person!

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

This is a true story which I probably shouldn't be telling, but I think someone can learn from it.

My friend pursued membership in my APhiA chapter. One of the requirements of membership is proof of voter registration. Among many other concerns, I found out all of two weeks before the application deadline that not only did he not have a voter registration card, but he hadn't voted in over five years.

I laid him out something awful and ultimately decided he wasn't ready for me to sponsor him. He is not an Alpha to this day.

I mean..... how are you going to be voteless, hopeless, and trying to pledge MY frat?

Delta tried this and ran into legal issues. First of all voting is a right a person may or may not excercise. You cannot mandate it. Second of all states such as MN do not issue voting registration cards. Third having a card does not ensure a person will vote anyway.

[tld221]

ive heard "i dont know how to work the machine."