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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
Selfishly and short-term I don't mind having a more powerful vote, but long-term I find it a scary proposition that the voting decisions will be made by a smaller and smaller percentage of the population. I find that to be a dangerous trend. Putting the power in fewer hands is not a good thing.
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You see, this is where we differ. Rather then have 100% turnout, and the majority of them cast their equally weight vote based on little to no research (that would be me) you are contaminating the vote. I would rather vest my interests in a smaller percentage of people who know more about what is going on and can make an informed decision. I'm not saying a dictatorship, but 40% is fine by me, and less would be ok with me as well. If I do have a vested interest and am knowledge to vote, I probably would - I did vote in the last federal election.
And I understand your views on military going over to Afghanistan. One of my friends just signed on as a field engineer and will be deployed soon, and have a couple other friends that are with the armed forces. I also worked for the military this summer, in a civilian position. However, I don't necessarily have the same petriotism as some may. I am content living here, but I'd be content living in the USA (likely destination), Europe (target destination) or Asia (another target, although lesser). My military friends don't seem to have an issue with that, in case you do.