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I decided today that I would not vote for any uncontested race. There were 5 on my ballot

Posted by TWuG Nov 6 '12, 07:34

with 4 GOP running unopposed and 1 Dem running unopposed. No option for voting "none of the above" so didn't vote those races.

I'm not fond of the "retain", "don't retain" voting system for judges, either. They don't run against an opponent, but can be voted out. That's only marginally better than running unopposed.

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I had a full page of them. I just vote for them. I skip the judge races where I don't know either name. -- nm - Ender Nov 6, 07:39
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- We don't vote for judges in Canada (at least not in BC), and everyone says our sentences are too lenient. I think there's a connection. -- nm - Beryllium Nov 6, 07:53 1
  - Then change the sentencing laws! (which brings its own problems) -- nm - Roger More, attempting re-entry Nov 6, 07:59
- I'm not sure where I fall. It's nice that voting holds them accountable. But, then, it's dumb-ass voters doing the accounting, so... -- nm - TWuG Nov 6, 07:42
- i find it odd, i think it makes judges want to 'make a name for themselves' which doesn't seem necessarily to align with impartiality. -- nm - Moneypandie Nov 6, 07:41
I like the judges system. There are a couple judges I dislike and was able to vote to fire their asses, but agreed on the unopposed. -- nm - Spawnfall Nov 6, 07:36

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I decided today that I would not vote for any uncontested race. There were 5 on my ballot

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