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Rank: Frosh
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Joined: 3/14/2008
Posts: 5
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I hate when people complain about who's in government when they didnt even vote. when you use your right to vote, then you can complain.
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Rank: Senior Student
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Joined: 3/4/2008
Posts: 102
Location: Way East
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I totally agree. I am so excited to vote this year for the first time! I can't imagine why anyone would not want to vote given the chance, unless they are simply just too lazy to register or go to a polling station (although that shouldn't be an issue, as many polling stations have people who will drive those who do not have a way to get to the station to vote). We're lucky that we have a democratic system in our country, why people would not want to take advantage of that is beyond me.
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Rank: Valedictorian
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Joined: 3/7/2008
Posts: 573
Location: Newmarket
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Honestly I can't wait till I'm 18 (turning this april yay) then I can be that much more of a responsible citizen and rub it in my parents face =P jokes
YORK; Honors Arts - History Major/German minor? '12
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Rank: Frosh
Groups: Member
Joined: 3/16/2008
Posts: 5
Location: mississauga
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I'm also excited!!
but i guess the older generation complain after all the tedious voting they've encountered
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Rank: Student Body President
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Joined: 3/4/2008
Posts: 1,132
Location: Ottawa
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And if you aren't a huge fan of the "traditional" parties, there are other options. The only way to really waste your vote is to not vote at all.
 
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Rank: Frosh
Groups: Member
Joined: 3/17/2008
Posts: 5
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This year was my first year voting also! And I completely agree unless people are informed and do actually go out and vote they shouldnt complain
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Rank: Senior Student
Groups: Member
Joined: 3/5/2008
Posts: 101
Location: Kingston, Ontario
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Even if you're jaded and hate the system spoiling your ballot is significantly better than not voting at all.
4th Year Computer Science student at Queen's University finishing in April, 2008;
starting a Masters in Human Computer Interaction shortly afterward (also at Queen's).
e-mail: tim [at] timginn [dot] com
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Rank: Senior Student
Groups: Member
Joined: 3/5/2008
Posts: 167
Location: Toronto
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I find it ironic how the people who complain the most usually don't vote. Its amazing how in so many countries they struggle to vote if they can, and how many years ago this was something that people had to fight for, yet we errantly disregard it.
E.g. in Kenya you have to go to your home province to vote, so someone I know had to travel from Nairobi to the opposite end of the country just to get a chance to vote, and right after he was trapped there because of the unrest that ensued.
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Rank: Frosh
Groups: Member
Joined: 3/16/2008
Posts: 18
Location: canada
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if you hate it then vote!!! if not you cnat open your mouths to comlain
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Rank: Frosh
Groups: Member
Joined: 3/19/2008
Posts: 15
Location: Vancouver
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Oh I totally agree! People shouldn't complain unless they've voted. 
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Rank: Senior Student
Groups: Member
Joined: 3/5/2008
Posts: 115
Location: Winnipeg!
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People all over the world risk their lives for democracy and for a right to vote - a right to be heard. Some die in the process! I think it's sickening, those that state "apathetic" on their Facebook profile when it comes to "political preference" or something like that in their profile. Either research your views, or just don't even list it, which is my case as I am currently non-partisan. It's okay to be undecided I think at this age, but when you don't decide, you are in fact making a decision.
In Australia - it is LAW!
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Western Babyyy!
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Rank: Senior Student
Groups: Member
Joined: 3/5/2008
Posts: 167
Location: Toronto
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Heck even Floridians and Michigans can't get their vote counted (if they're a democrat, if they're a michigan republican their vote is worth half).
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Rank: Frosh
Groups: Member
Joined: 3/8/2008
Posts: 29
Location: Toronto
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It's really too bad that most people who don't vote are 'dulled' by the political system... they're tired of the same old hypocrisy that's unfortunately exemplified by most politicians and for most politicians they find out they need to make these promises and break them in order to get a one-up over their opponents.
Fortunately there is hope, now with Obama and his mobilization of young people, people who usually don't vote. One of the times where I wish I could vote in America...
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