Voting and such

[Laura Ingalls]

This isn't a topic specifically about this election, per se, so it's not a duplicate of Top's thread. I just wanted to know who all of you CAN vote, WILL vote, and whether you have been otherwise politically involved.

I believe I have voted in every single election since I turned 18, even the smaller ones. I also work at my precinct as the chief poll worker, which can be quite interesting. The only "campaigning" I've ever done is to have a sign in our vehicle's window last presidential election.

Discuss!

[Jesus' Princess]

Well I'm to young to vote in this election, but as soon as I am, I'm planning on voting. I believe its a privilege to vote, and therefore I'm going to do it

As far as campaigning goes, well I've been going to the Republican headquarters and making phone calls reminding people to vote, and campaigning for a good friend of ours, who's running for the state senate. I've been pretty active this election, but it's my first time doing anything really.

[Anemone]

I'm too young to vote.

I went with a friend of mine to the Republican headquarters and he signed up to go door to door seeing who was going to vote. I would've done it but I don't know if my parents would let me go with a bunch of strangers to other strangers doors. =p

[Kait]

I will be voting! I voted last election as well. Our county is a mail-only ballot county so we don't actually go to polling places, we just send in our ballots or drop them off.

[Danielle Abigail Maxwell]

I voted last year. Was SO excited too! More excited this year because OBAMA!!!!!! Yes, proud to play my part in my state... which isn't even a swing state. Because my birthday lands either on or just shy of the election on either side, I had to wait till I was 19 to vote anyway - and I turn 20 on Election Tuesday. We had another election for a congressman or someone that resigned, but my mother forwarded my ballot to me... and I go to school in another state, so the county thought I wasn't a legal resident *dur* So, my ballot this year is my second time officially voting. It is definitely privilege, and I'm proud to have my say. (and same as Kait, Oregon does their elections by mail. Which, I think, is easier and gives people time to think)

I find it most annoying when people who can vote but aren't registered or just plain didn't vote gripe about the politicians and policies and laws that do get in that voters had a choice in. If you don't like them, THEN VOTE THEM OUT - or at least VOTE to have your say. IT IS FREE *unless mail in, which you need a stamp for*, EASY, AND YOU HAVE A SAY.

I'm not very "politically active" in my community. No time. Not with school. But I do keep up on what is going on, at least in the federal government, seeing as I know more about Washington state politicians then I do my own home state... woops. Plus I tend to get into talking about it on the internet... not that that's helpful, lol.

[Jesus' Princess]

\(and same as Kait, Oregon does their elections by mail. Which, I think, is easier and gives people time to think)

But it also leaves room for voter fraud, which is less likely to happen if you actually walk into the polls to vote.

[Danielle Abigail Maxwell]

\(and same as Kait, Oregon does their elections by mail. Which, I think, is easier and gives people time to think)

But it also leaves room for voter fraud, which is less likely to happen if you actually walk into the polls to vote.

TBH, Voter fraud is rare.... very rare.

[The Top Crusader]

I figure if I have literally seen fraud going on in my own little polling station in the few minutes that I happen to be there, it basically HAS to be really widespread. >_>

But yeah I've voted in basically every election, but I've skipped a few like... primary with people running unopposed in an odd year type elections. But whenever there is anything of value to vote on, I've been there since THE YEAR 2000. Bush was exciting to vote for in 2000 because it was my first time and he hadn't done anything stupid yet. The next two Presidential elections were less exciting, especially last time with our joke candidates that never had a chance... but I'm excited to vote for Mittens R-Money because he actually isn't a moron.

[Joy]

I'm not old enough, nor am I in the States, but we have elections down here so.....
I've done a lot of work helping out. My dad's in politics, though a smaller position. Also, he has friends and stuff. So I end up going door to door, doing lit drops, etc. A year or two back, I stuffed envelopes. I'm probably more politically active than people who are 18,19, or 20. Luckily I like most of the candidates who I'm doing this for.
Not to mention my sister works in a Member of Parliaments house!
Funny story. Before my sister worked for him, we went out on a lit drop. But before we went out, we had some sweet stuff. My brother had a toffee, and his tooth came out in it! The MP used to be a dentist, so there's a picture on his volunteer wall of him looking into my brothers mouth!

[Laurie]

I am registered and will be voting in this election.

[~JCGJ~]

I'm too young to vote, but I am fairly politically active.

However, I will deffinately be voting in the next election.

[Bren]

I need to get registered. I'm too late for this election though.

[Anna><>]

I voted for our premier last election!

[EK]

I didn't get to vote for president last election. I was like 7 months short or something like that. BUT, this one!? Yeah I'm voting....and I've voted for odds and ends between then and now. It's always good to play a part.

[Woody]

I'm too young to vote.

But my dad likes to listen to the debates, so whenever he's home during a debate, since I have the only working radio in the house, he comes into my room. So we sit and listen to the people argue, and I usually do a sudoku or other kind of puzzle. So yeah, that's my political life.

[bookworm]

I believe voting is a moral responsibility, so I have voted in every election since I was old enough to.
This is the first presidential election I will be able to vote in.

[aussie aio fan]

Here in Australia it is compulsary to vote, so yes I have voted in every election since I've been able to.

[Kait]

Here in Australia it is compulsary to vote, so yes I have voted in every election since I've been able to.

I'm probably the only person in America who thinks this, but I'm almost of the opinion it should be mandatory in the U.S., too.

[The Top Crusader]

Here in Australia it is compulsary to vote, so yes I have voted in every election since I've been able to.

I'm probably the only person in America who thinks this, but I'm almost of the opinion it should be mandatory in the U.S., too.

Too many stupid people in America for this to be a good thing.

[Baragon]

I think you should be required to spell the candidate's name correctly before your vote is counted. And before you people think I'm picking on President Obama, I know plenty of people who would not be able to spell Romney's full name.

I find people who choose not to vote to be ignorant. No excuse not to vote. Don't just sit there, complain, and not vote. Ignorance is not bliss... it is just ignorant. I plan to vote, and I'm pretty excited about it since I live in Ohio. Pretty fun (and somewhat annoying) to live here during election season.