LJ Idol Week 7: Brouhaha

[awriterswindow]

Where the hell is the brouhaha

Comments

[solstice_singer]

There are certainly a lot of apathetic people in this country. I think a lot of that stems from the belief that what we say or think doesn't matter. It's sad, but true. At least, in a way.

[kehlen]

Out of curiosity, is there a, what's it called, lowest margin of attendance on an election below which it is done again?

I think (am not sure) that there are none anymore in Russia. For any election. O_o

That is, less than 25% of voters can 'choose' whatever. Is it not cool?

[awriterswindow]

That's an interesting question..if there is one, I have not heard about it.

[kehlen]

Then there would be none.

Previously, we had it at 50% for the presidential election and 25% for the State Parliament and local Parliaments.

[basric]

I agree, Americans can be quite complacent. They can get stirred up and be verbal about it for awhile but when it comes time to do something about it like voting that senator who is 80 years old and been their senator for 40 years out with his archaic views and put new blood in the Senate and Congress they sit home on election day or go to vote and vote for that name they recognize.

A well written piece.

[awriterswindow]

Basically, yeah. Although I'm happy when people vote at all...I think it's crazy that our voting percentage for the 2008 election was about 56%.

[the_vernacular]

Unfortunately, as long as we allow people to teach kids that it's "rude" to have political beliefs or voice them or debate each other, this is going to continue to be a problem.

[awriterswindow]

That's an amazing point. I mean, there is definitely a way to have your political beliefs and talk about them without being a jerk. Thanks for that.

[imafarmgirl]

I'm a lot outraged. This was a spectacular entry.

[awriterswindow]

Thank you!