Should voters elect not to vote in the 2010 midterm elections?

[Leisa Monique]

Former Capitol Hill staffer turned blogger Yvette Carnell, in the following article, writes that voters should refrain from voting in the 2010 midterm elections! What do you think?


http://atlantapost.com/2010/10/07/why-you-shouldn%E2%80%99t-vote-in...

[F. Julian]

Never give up your vote for any reason. Giving up your vote only gives the opponent more power and more control.

[pinklady404]

I'm not sure how many people actually read the blog by Yvette Carnell, but her words were bitter and irresponsible. To suggest that we silence ourselves by not voting with the hopes of bringing about change, is just like telling someone "Don't complain about the shackles on your feet. Just learn how to walk slower".
I don't want to walk slower. I want to run. I want to soar. My vote serves a three-fold purpose. To exercise my right and thank those who fought, bled and died for that right. To help a candidate, that I believe will do the best job, get elected. And, to keep the wrong person from "being" elected.

[Diane Littles]

Democracy is not a spectator's sport. All politics is local. Voting is important, monitoring legislation, organizing and communicating with elected officials about your concerns. Democracy is not limited to voting. It is also important to hold fundraisers for candidates that reflect your concerns.

Democracy is participatory. As we reflect on the dedication, sacrifice and work of previous generations for us to obtain more political power, what will the future generations say about us?

[One Iam]

pinklady404 said:

I'm not sure how many people actually read the blog by Yvette Carnell, but her words were bitter and irresponsible. To suggest that we silence ourselves by not voting with the hopes of bringing about change, is just like telling someone "Don't complain about the shackles on your feet. Just learn how to walk slower".
I don't want to walk slower. I want to run. I want to soar. My vote serves a three-fold purpose. To exercise my right and thank those who fought, bled and died for that right. To help a candidate, that I believe will do the best job, get elected. And, to keep the wrong person from "being" elected.

You must have missed the part where Ms. Carnell wrote that "Republicans and Democrats morphed into a singular corporate hegemony." Billions for the bankers and foreclosures for the people. It sounds to me like people are voting for every reason except, 'it works.' I have a right to vote. My grand pappy's pappy died so I could vote. Whatever, voting was a means to get free to them but the system has been co-opted and rerouted, so don't waste your time.

[Leisa Monique]

Agreed!

F. Julian said:

Never give up your vote for any reason. Giving up your vote only gives the opponent more power and more control.

[Leisa Monique]

I think Ms. Carnell's writing certainly speaks of her youth as well as her bitterness. It seems that she used the opportunity to discredit the President even more rather than focus on what the midterm elections are really about: local elections! Not one time in her rant did she mention local elections.I too thought her words were irresponsible but again I think it speaks of her ignorance and her youth.

pinklady404 said:

I'm not sure how many people actually read the blog by Yvette Carnell, but her words were bitter and irresponsible. To suggest that we silence ourselves by not voting with the hopes of bringing about change, is just like telling someone "Don't complain about the shackles on your feet. Just learn how to walk slower".
I don't want to walk slower. I want to run. I want to soar. My vote serves a three-fold purpose. To exercise my right and thank those who fought, bled and died for that right. To help a candidate, that I believe will do the best job, get elected. And, to keep the wrong person from "being" elected.

[Michael Wilson Jr.]

Preach Diane!!!



Diane Littles said:

Democracy is not a spectator's sport. All politics is local. Voting is important, monitoring legislation, organizing and communicating with elected officials about your concerns. Democracy is not limited to voting. It is also important to hold fundraisers for candidates that reflect your concerns.

Democracy is participatory. As we reflect on the dedication, sacrifice and work of previous generations for us to obtain more political power, what will the future generations say about us?

[One Iam]

SweeTea said:

If we don't vote, we may as well bend ova and let the entire world stick us up the butt. Corporations, both foreign and domestic, got the green light from the U.S. Supreme Court to dib and dab all up in this and all future elections until Congress adds a new constitutional amendment to control lobbyists and corporate political campaigns donations. Even if our vote doesn't court and the results are rigged, at least they know we ain't taking this situation lightly when we come out in mass numbers. Eventually the will of the people will evolve. If we kick back and let this happen, where is the will?

We're already bent over and playing in a game rigged for you to lose just says you're stupid.