LarryT wrote: > > How would you feel about mandatory voting unless sick or injured?
The same way I feel about all efforts to encourage idiots and the lazy to vote: Nooooo! The last thing we need is people who don't know or care about what they are voting for to actually go to the polls. The ones who care and study the issues will be there no matter what. Voting is a right, not a duty. Like all rights, it comes with responsibility, namely, you are responsible for making an informed decision. For instance, I usually don't pay attention to the boards of our multiple state universities. It would be a horrible breach of duty for me to go into the polls, play eeny meeny miny moe and pick a Regent for the University of Michigan. That's why I feel there should be no mention of political parties at the election sites in general elections. If you want to vote for all the candidates for party x instead of looking at the candidates as individuals, then it's your responsibility to know who they are and vote for them. There should be no option on the ballot for a "straight ticket". _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
