You Don't Have to Vote

A 2011 spring federal election is coming up in Canada. While most people should get out and vote, there are some people who definitely shouldn't vote. Voting is a very important act and to perform that act without knowledge should not be as heavily condoned as it is. You have a right to vote, but you also have a right not to.

I understand that this is a highly controversial topic, but my point is clear. People who are uninformed should not feel the need to vote. They should, however, feel the need to educate themselves and learn about our country's government and democratic process. Democracy works best when the electorate is informed.


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[BarbaryTheSarah]

VOTE LIBERTARIAN PARTY!!

[TylerMacNeill]

@BarbaryTheSarah If only I had a candidate in my riding...

[IISharperII]

Okay, couldn't watch the video because you kept breaking the 180 filming rule. Why would you think flipping your head from one side of the frame to the other would be a good idea?

[TylerMacNeill]

@IISharperII The 180 degree rule only pertains to a scene with two people. Last time I checked, I was one people. You a first year film student or something?

[samtheman152009]

This was monstrously patronising.

[LudicrousPlatypus]

David Johnston is completely irrelevant to the democratic process, GOVERNOR-GENERAL IS NOT AN ELECTED POSITION!

[fantastiquepas]

@Goatacon Hahaha, but you should probably at least know who the prime minister is...just sayin'

[jimtube84]

@samtheman152009 To a point yes, but also very true for a lot of people.

[jimtube84]

You don't have to know what peter mackay looks like to know that he's a dick.

[todanp]

You could spoil your ballot

[Goatacon]

I was like "WTF why don't I know any of the people he's talking about!??" Then I realized it was about Canada. Oops.

[rabidmonk5]

It is NOT our responsibility to vote. Our responsibility is to be aware in order to make decisions that benefit our society and our fellow citizens. To create a system that serves every person's freedom no matter how big or how small. To prevent corruption, deceit, or greed.

How can you honestly say you have a serious opinion when you never research serious political, economic, or foreign issues? How can you make an informed decision without retaining any information?

[justanoldman1]

What stupid thing to say, It is our responsiblity to vote and if you don't, you have no right to complain about the government.

[4esthetic]

until now I didn't know Canadians had elections.

[motorbreath1983]

Is that a John Deer hat ?