10. My dog ate my registration card.
9. Reruns of the Simpsons are on TV.
8. Martin Sheen of "West Wing" is not running. (Well, maybe that should be a good reason...)
7. I forgot to register to vote.
6. I have a right not to vote. You can't make me.
5. I don't know who is running.
4. I don't have a ride.
3. I am too busy.
2. All politicians are corrupt.
1. My vote won't make a difference.
(They may not even count it.)
10. You might meet the man/woman of your dreams in the line to vote.
9. Use it as a reason to leave work early.
8. Voting costs money and you are paying for it. If you don't vote your money will be wasted.
7. Avoid feeling guilty if the "other guy" wins.
6. Be a contrary. Many special interest groups would prefer you did not vote. Upset their plans.
5. Many people have spent a lot of money to buy your vote. Disappoint them by voting your conscience.
4. Make a homage to our ancestors. Many have died and suffered to gain the right to vote.
3. If enough people vote the "right choice" will be made.
2. Civil participation "breaks the back" of violent confrontation, disruptive behavior, and corruption.
1. You will feel personally empowered.
About The
Author
bobby
jennings is co-publisher of InnerSelf Publications and webmaster of
InnerSelf.com/InnerSelf.ca. Originally a Democrat for many years, he moved to
the Republican party in the mid 1980's and the Green Party in 2000. He returned
to the Republican party after the 2006 election. He now supports common sense
initiatives from all parties and votes independently in the general elections.
He supports small efficient honest government, government managed capitalism, an
independent judiciary, religious tolerance, and social justice. He is an ex-Army
officer and retired small business owner. He was born, raised, and educated in
the "Old South" in Northern Florida.
