No (Off-Topic)

by someotherguy, Hertfordshire, England, Thursday, November 03, 2016, 20:33 (2947 days ago) @ Earendil
edited by someotherguy, Thursday, November 03, 2016, 20:44

That might be the impression some people get. And those people are usually very vocal about it. And they contribute to the problem.

There's a big stigma around the conscious decision not to vote (or spoiling your vote) and it's bs. It absolutely doesn't say "I don't care", "Im too lazy" or "Im not smart enough". I'd rather people not vote at all than make a very important decision they're not actually in a position to be making.

Edit: I should have been making the distinction sooner that I dont just mean not bothering to turn up. Make it known that you didn't/feel unable to vote. Indecision is a reason not to vote, not an excuse not to take part in the process.