what is the signifigance in Rock the Vote in government?
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That's a motivation line to bring to ballots a new generaion of voters with the musical analogy of rocks; Also rocks means to be cool, IN-STYLE\n\n\nThose are some of the new trends to guarantee more participation at every level.
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The most important benefactor to the voting process is the person doing the voting. There is a disconnect between those who don't vote and the society around themselves. It's a symptom of diminished self-image ..... ie., "My voice isn't important enough to count," vs. "Even if my voice isn't heard by the masses, I'll speak up." As for me, I hate politics, but I love our system. I don't believe in being a victim by default. Hey look, I spoke up. Does this count as a vote?
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Many do not value it anymore.  That is the mistake they are making.  The lack of voting just make the other views stronger (conservatives).  They are not the biggest eligible voter group, just the more consistent one during election day.\n\nEach vote does make a difference, but when you just give up, the opposing view will win.
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The vote is not for you, but for the politicians, who are in power. The potential effect of regular voting is continuously in the mind of the politicians. They have to worry about their image all the time. Everything they do or fail to do could get their ratings down and that would soon be the end of their political career. So please vote, and in doing so, keep the politicians alert.
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I've voted in every election since I tunred 18.  However, there's only been one.\n\n>>>voting doesn't really do us any good<<<\n\nYes it does.  High voter turn-out tells the politicians they're accountable to the people, and how you vote lets them know what you want.  Sure a bill may be overturned by the courts, but the fact that it passed in the first place (and how much it passed by) tells politicians that it's popular, and will encourage them to propose a similar but better constructed bill in congress.  And those politicians will know that if they don't do what the majority wants, they'll be voted out at the next election.  Only the president is elected by the electoral college.  The outcome of most elections does reflect the collective will of the voters, and most bills are not overturned by the courts.  If you don't like what politicians are doing, get up and vote - they only listen to the voters.\n\nHigh voter turn-out also demonstrates our power as a democracy to the rest of the world.  You may not be aware of this, but people in Europe make fun of our low voter turn-out.  How can we go around trying to 'democratize' other countries when we can't even get our own citizens to vote?
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To the extent that it allows everyone to voice an opinion and choose a result by majority vote. There is some scientific evidence that large groups arrive at correct or viable answers to problems more often than one person or small groups.\n\nNo country today is a democratic country, because none allow direct votes by all the eligible voters on all issues. Instead, we tend to have what are called republics, in which smaller groups of voters elect persons to vote in their place on issues.\n\nAnd, whether democracy or republic, the fewer the people who participate, the less likely the outcome is the best for the country. Also, the more restraints by the leaders of the country on dissent and opposition, the less effective the leaders are in representing most of the people. These leaders, like George Bush and Dick Cheney, set themselves up as Plato's philosopher-kings, who know best, and let no one try to talk them out of what they are doing.
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It would be more about policy and less of a popularity contest. Decisions would become less political and more about getting the job done.\n\nUnfortunately it would still leave the agenda of securing another term in power; this is one of the main factors influencing government today. Read in my answer to your other Q about my thoughts on solving this.\n\nBetter yet, why not put desicions to vote on Y!A?
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I have to agree with you.  Isn't this government by the people for the people.  Why aren't they letting the people make the decisions?  It wouldn't be a biased vote, it would for once be an honest vote of what the people really want in this country.
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midterm elections generally indicate how much a country supports a leader. if someone high up in the government does bad in these elections, they know they have to start changing
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I would whisper in everyone's ear:  Liberty is the key.  Your own decisions about your own life, and how to live it, must be the dominant consideration when you vote.  That's what voting is for.  Therefore, vote for your Liberty.
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Yes - I find the whole process fascinating.  I also believe that voting is an informed decision making process, so I keep up with local, state and national issues so I can make an informed decision.  How can a person complain about the state of things in their city, state and country if they are not well informed as to what is going on AND they don't vote!  If you don't exercise your right to vote, you shouldn't complain about the state of things.
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There are many safety catches, committees, etc. to watch for accountability in the house and senate, but ultimately their accountability rests with the voters.  We can vote them out of office.  That's why informed voting is so critical.
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i'm not sure. i don't think that schools are supposed to put up any signs, but i guess they are assuming that every one going to vote yes, whatever you guys were voting for. it was probably beneficial to the school if everyone voted yes, and they didn't want anyone discouraged.
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people do every time they go to vote,  it appears that the majority of people like the government doing what they are doing since they vote these people in.\n\nWhy people like Ted kennedy can get elected by the way he behaves is beyond me, but people vote him in time and time again
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I vote in every election. If you don't vote, you have no right to complain about what you get for government.
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This is just as important to vote Tuesday as in the presidential elections.  We need to have people who are capable of watching our backs at the government level.  I want them to show up for work and be able to make a honest- not political- decision on how things should be for the good of all not just a few.
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it says that our current government is doing a bad job governing the country as a whole. It's just that simple believe it or not. \n\nSometimes it gets so bad that partisanship doesn't even matter anymore and voters from other parties will vote for candidates other than their own.