Originally Posted by
Toccata
Here in Melvisville, it's been humorous, and kinda sad, over the years to watch the church buses getting loaded up during elections in certain sections of the city, PA systems blaring, herding the sheep to the vote. Most, if not all, not having the slightest idea of any of the issues, or candidates positions.
We'd sit back, shake our heads, and self-righteously think to ourselves "no wonder all the problems exist in that community..."
Based on our voter turnout, and some of the reports here - I'm guessing half the voters had not read the documents.
But, the buses showed up on schedule, instructions were given, votes were cast, glasses of sweet ice tea handed out......
No question that apathy is bad. Ignorant voters - I wish we were above that level. I truly hope we don't hear any "I didn't know that!" "How can they do that!" type comments from any who voted yes.
The founding fathers did have some good ideas for voting that never materialized.
Thanks for bringing this up. The thought had crossed my mind to write about this but I refrained. The same principle happens during every presidential election. I read a recent article talking about how politicians target certain demographics only a few weeks before the election. This saves money and since most of these people are uneducated and poor they are easily swayed by a campaign barrage just prior to voting. Just throw them a bone like a 20 cent minimum wage increase or something similar and they can be rounded up and taken to the polls.
It would be nice if people who vote on an issue were informed voters. Unfortunately this is no longer the case. I see this as a flaw in our democracy. It is everyone's right to vote but wouldn't it be nice if they knew all the issues and implications of that vote?