I saw a discussion online lamenting the low v*ter turnout for a local election. They were trying to figure out why so few people cared.
I helpfully pointed out that the reason might be that people are tired of playing a rigged game.
I was immediately told to mind my own business and stay out of the conversation, because it didn't concern me.
Seems like I hit a nerve.
One person did ask why I say it was rigged, and I explained my reasons: you are only allowed to choose from pre-approved candidates, no real change is ever permitted, and "None of the above/abolish the position" is not the top, default choice on every ballot. I doubt that was appreciated.
Statism is a religion, and unless you believe with all your heart, they don't want to hear from you. Even when they ask questions, they don't want honest answers.
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When "low voter turnout" comes up, it always HAS to be "apathy."
ReplyDeleteIt can never be "they believe the system is rigged," or "they oppose the system."
Maybe 15 years ago, I briefly started working on a project called "X-Voters," precisely to create ways for non-voters to publicly declare that their non-voting was intentional, not "apathetic." I may have to get back to work on that. One thing I'd like to see is people walking around on election day with "I didn't vote" stickers.