To Vote Or Not To Vote
October 30th, 2010
Elections are coming up and I have no computer at home. I have to use the one at the library or go pay at Kinkos. I don't mind but the time constraints on the library computer makes it a bit hard to go into issues.
There will be no postings on Sunday or Monday. Remember to vote. I did already by mail. Some think it is a contradiction for a former anarchist to be voting. I have always voted in the national elections except in 1980 and in most of the midterms. Here in California there are ballot measures that make a difference and it always makes sense to me to exercise whatever franchise we do have.
The only time it makes real sense to not vote, when as a statement of protest at the illegitimacy of the elections a broad movement of the populace refuses to vote. We have that in effect with over half the electorate not voting anyway, but it is not a clear political statement the powers that be take into account. They essentially assume that half the populace won't vote and that means they are simply discounted politically.
We want to be taken seriously and that means acting the the manner that has the most influence on the political process. Any suggestions?
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