Why do people choose NOT to vote?
928706
As a former registered voter, I'll say that in my case (unique as it is) I quit voting because I'm sick to death of all judicial activism. Roe v. Wade, Bush v. Gore, Lawrence v. Texas -- the judges are in control of things that they aren't supposed to be in control of. And when they don't do their job right, it takes away from me the reason for voting.\n\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmMw9x3DOqdoPlmDb0OnlXXsy6IX?qid=20060806183105AAoLAcf\n\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AkVZYcDl.zTriszMuuSI2pnsy6IX?qid=20060808153658AAvrjbs\n\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AqEXC_l9wLiax7Sl6WpCp5rsy6IX?qid=20060908175423AAliALu\n\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=As.u7eoSfWGemI1RJIEd4Prsy6IX?qid=20061010152455AAzyTMA\n.
1132493
Do your civic duty, it's the price of being able to vote.  You might not be chosen anyway.
815557
why we should exercise our right to vote
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.
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.
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.
565228
But shouldn't a true democracy allow you not to vote.
50943
Because no one wants to be the one to put themselves on the line; by showing what they believe, they risk losing votes in their next elections---->to them, that's what it's all about, the next election.
259069
In the end you only have one vote regardless of your political affiliation.  People who don't vote are the weak ones.
701475
Voting is important. It shows how stupid people keep electing greedy non-caring politicians in their districts so that they can have something to complain about.
6835
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.
229471
The same as we do when the majority of citizens choose not to vote today!  Elect officials with the majority of the voting participants!
1046460
no one who does not vote should have the same rights as those who do not vote!never if the people who are doing the most complaining do not get off the couch and vote!
1122907
I think some people vote with their religion because if they are truly religious, their religion gives them the values they believe in. You are generalizing in saying that 'most people' vote according to abortion and the death penalty. Some people do because they feel they are important topics in their lives. Some people vote according to their economic interests because that is important to them. Some people vote according to their environmental beliefs, because that is important to them. A person's beliefs, whether they are religious or otherwise, make up who they are. Perhaps that's why people sometimes use their religion as a base for their voting habits.
893524
There is no excuse for not voting if you are an eligible citizen.\n\nVOTE!  Make your voice heard!  I voted first thing this morning and there were pitifully few people there.  I really hope it picks up.  Don't you want a say in your government?  Do you want to let someone else pick your leaders for you?\n\nVOTE!!!  The link below will tell you where your polling place is, what its hours are, and has links to all the information you will need, including official sample ballots for every district in the country.
160303
Well, a lot of americans are apathetic or just uninformed. Others believe there vote doesn't really count and to some extent i am inclined to agree with them on that point. Still, others feel that things in america are basically going well and a lot of people don't really feel the need to be politically active. Its a natural consequence of a relaxed democracy. You could almost consider it a good thing in a way that people don't care because it means they're happy. Or for a more cynical view: they're just stupid and ignorant. There are probably countless explanations for this question, but good question nonetheless.
496590
Because the 'people' didn't know any better. Why in the world do you keep believing the lies that some jackass politician (any politician) tells you? \nVoting doesn't make any difference; so stop voting! \n\nBeware of stupid people in large numbers!!\n\nI never said I didn't vote. And not voting doesn't make you any less of an American!! But does voting really change anything? NO!  The more something changes the more it stays the same.  Has anything really changed? Are we better off each time we vote in someone different? No. We're still in the same hole we were before.\nGeorge Carlin puts it simply (Not a direct quote): if I don't vote and get a crappy president (Republican or Democrat), I should have every right to complain..I didn't vote the idiot in.  You on the other hand, the ones that voted, have no right to complain...you believed them.