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In response to "As far as one vote counting, I think the con side of the argument is focused on the big glamorous elections." by crash davis

Which could lead you to ask: if one doesn't participate by running for an election, do they have the right to complain? -- nm

Posted by Max Nov 4 '08, 11:04

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Crash already participates in the voting process. My question was if the non-voter thinks the system is broken, why not try to help fix it by becoming - Mr. Havens Nov 4, 11:21
You mean everyone run for office? -- nm - crash davis Nov 4, 11:09 4
- That's the logical extension of the participation argument, isn't it? If you want something done right, do it yourself? -- nm - Max Nov 4, 11:13 3
  - No, it really isn't. I want a change in the sheriff. But I shouldn't run for sheriff, because I have no law enforcement experience. I will vote for - crash davis Nov 4, 11:16 2
    - But you could acquire law enforcement experience. It all comes down to how much effort you're willing to expend. -- nm - Candidate Vermin Nov 4, 11:19 1
      - Yes you could acquire 20 years of law enforcement experience. But then the change I want now would be 20 years in the past. -- nm - crash davis Nov 4, 11:23
When I vote, I am chosing the people who will be "me" in the government. -- nm - Amy--I tried 3 times! Nov 4, 11:07
heh. -- nm - Andie Nov 4, 11:05 2
- Speaking as someone who runs for elected position to a condo board, it annoys me when they don't come to the meetings and then bitch later. - Max Nov 4, 11:09 1
  - (that said, I always hold Congress more responsible than the President for his wrongdoings, because they have the power to stop him) -- nm - Max Nov 4, 11:13

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