[Bring_Back_Shantz]

Originally Posted by 4X4

I don't buy this argument that is constantly being used "our grandfathers fought for our right to vote". You can definitely argue that they defended our sovereignty, but the right to vote is also the right to not vote.
When I turned 16 I gained the right to get a driver's license and to drive. Doesn't mean I have to drive.
I believe that people that don't vote are still voicing their opinions - that they are satisfied with the status quo and unless something changes drastically, they are fine with whoever is in power.
What's the big deal? I happen to vote because I like knowing that at the end of the day (election day, that is), one of the votes that gets rolled out on TV in the statistics is mine. I like knowing that I told the country "I hereby choose the CPC as the party best suited to lead the country... For now."
And the people that don't vote send a loud message that this country's system of governance is sound enough that they are happy staying home and letting things be.

All this bullshiz about Hitler and "what if" is just that - bullshiz.

I have no idea why you think that SOMEONE not voting is the same as saying "I think the CPC is doing a good job for now"

If that's how THEY felt then go out and vote for them.

So far we've seen people come up with any number of reasons (most of which I think are actually rooted in lazyiness) not to vote.

Don't kid yourself, no one thinks that SOMEONE not voting is an endorsement of the current ruling party.

EDITED as per 4x4's request.