Why don't more people vote?
102713
Some tend to be focused on living life and having fun, voting is the least of the worries and many don't feel that politicians represent them...granted voting only takes a few minutes most dont even take the time to register - if you could vote via text message, online or by calling in you'd probably see a rise in the young voters.
746396
Because they don't like what the voters passed.  So, they plan to find a way to do as they please, cuz they figure they are above the law.  And, it'll probably turn out that they CAN do as they please.  And we wonder why people give up on voting.
1088338
people are getting lazy, most think that if they vote it wont make a difference (when it really does) and so they dont vote. when the rest of us make a decision that people dont agree with they gripe. if you vote, congratulations, and if you ever talk to someone who doesnt vote and gripes about the gov't tell them to change it by voting
1050982
There are several reasons.  First, most people are simply not smart enough to know who the canidates are, or what they stand for, so they stay home.  Many no longer feel a connection to the canidates as they feel special interests now control everything.  Many also feel that their vote does not count.  But the real reason is just plain laziness of the American voter, who will stand in line for hours for concert tickets, show tickets or sporting events, but if there are 3 people waiting to vote, the line is simply too long.
776202
I don't think so.  If people don't want to vote, why make them?  Will it mean anything if they just pick random people because they don't want to be there?
898355
People that don't vote are 1) ignoring their responsibility as a citizen, and 2) should keep their mouths shut when it comes to complaining about how the nation or their state is run.  Don't vote, then don't complain!!!!!!!!!
82531
Because some voters voted and others didn't.
443298
I think that some young people do not want to vote because they find voting being meaningless but yet, they are the ones who complain a lot about the government. I believe that if you do not vote, DO NOT Complain on what is happening where you live.
1071555
Because too many things can go wrong. Technical difficulties, hackers, viruses, spyware; all of these things that affect normal online activities would become another factor in what's wrong with the voting system. Voting in person and allowing someone to count it by hand/machine/whatever is really the safest way to make sure no one tampers with your vote; the only thing you have to worry about is human error.
48791
Because they are lazy, and don't think it matters.\n\nFor all those out there who think so, here's a quote(I haven't a clue who by)\n\n"Bad men are elected by good people who don't vote".\n\nIf you didn't vote, don't grouse if you don't like who your neighbor picked.
325772
Because students can't vote. It ease to scare a few billion out of the public for a war, but politicians can't convince people that education is a worthy cause, plus the people it would affect most (students) can't vote.
528534
more than most people do
957792
Lots of us DO!\nThose that don't mistakenly think their vote doesn't matter.\nOr they think registering is hard, or too "big-brother-ish"\nThey forget that voting is a PRIVILEGE that many countries do not offer!!!!
1173476
It does not matter what you do everyone has to get up and go out to vote.  Make more ads that will get people to go and vote.
222347
voting needs to be done with the voter fully informed...otherwise, it's a very dangerous endeavor....it's like putting who knows who in office or passing a who knows what proposition.....voting blindly or just because it's mainstream should NEVER  be done...unfortunately I believe it's done extremely frequently & I think that's why our country is in the bad condition it's in...will be interesting to see your other responses, for I'm sure there'll be those who will say it doesn't matter & is futile because all of it is corrupt anyway....unfortunately, when trying to inform people, I get that alot....I just can't convince them otherwise...it's hard to blame them
1089093
Thanks for the question. I think it is sad how few people vote in every election. People argue passionately but then never vote in elections.\n\nGet registered and vote!! It is your duty as an American citizen.
171457
Because they are duly elected.  When only about 60% or less vote in any election, then we get government that acts as though they only have that 60% in mind.  In other words by getting closer to a 100% turnout for elections you will get politicians that will actually listen to the American Public and less to Special Interest Groups.  It is not just enough to get out and vote we must convince everyone to get out and vote, then when we speak they will listen.  Until that happens we are going have more of the same.