I have an issue with people being allowed to vote that clearly do not have any idea on what they are voting about. Rather than promoting everyone to go out and vote, such as Rock the Vote. I opt for telling certain individuals to stay at home election day and Stop the Vote. Too many people go to the voting booths time and time again and vote for things they have no idea about.
In 2008 Newsweek reported 1,528,744 voters in California alone voted in a way that differed from their own public policy intention. This alone proves that over a million and a half people should not have been voting. In 2010, prop 20 and 27 completely contradicted themselves, due to this government officials decided whichever had the highest amount that were for the proposition would pass. So this is proof that our officials are aware of the problem concerning ignorant voting. During the Obama/McCain election, Zobgy a worldwide unbiased opinion poll stated 87% of Obama voters thought Palin was quoted as saying she could see Russia from her house when in all actuality it was Tina Fey who said that. Majority of these same Obama voters were unaware of the fact that his plan could kill the coal industry causing our energy prices to sky rocket. By the way, this is still on the list and if it is passed I believe we are in big trouble. How can we intelligently continue to allow people who are uninformed or misinformed make decisions that will effect this entire country.
We can do nothing and allow uninformed people to continue to vote, further corrupting our country or we can enact a new law, a law that requires the voter to take a simple test about what they will be voting on prior to voting. I vote to Stop the Vote, in our country we require a test to get certain jobs, to get citizenship and to drive a car. Isn't having a voice in the concerns of this country equally important?
"OUTSTANDING" Great idea, wouldnt it be nice to have a regulation like this.
ReplyDeleteI do believe this is a great idea!! It makes sense and would change things for the better.
ReplyDeleteWow great information! and a great idea! People should definitely know what they are voting for before placing a vote.
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