Re: [Politics_CurrentEvents_Group] To Vote Or Not To Vote

Several years ago, when there was a election for the governor of this state,
after several recounts, the present governor won by only 200 votes, every
vote counts,
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From: "Gary" <garyrumor2@yahoo.com>
To: <Politics_CurrentEvents_Group@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 10:41 AM
Subject: [Politics_CurrentEvents_Group] To Vote Or Not To Vote

> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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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