not for nothing, but...
not for nothing, but voter turnout in the current iranian presidential election is running over 80%. who, i wonder, between todays iranians and todays americans, really understands and values democracy? i hope no one has mistaken my anti-us-major-party screeds for any sort of excuse not to get active in politics and VOTE. (just think for yourself while you're doing it, k?)
Labels: politics
posted by kad barma at 12:31 PM
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Kad,
Wondering what your thoughts are on a voting holiday here in the states -- I know frivolous holidays are already a controversial topic these days, but this one seems like it would have a great purpose, and might help our voter turnout compare more favorably with some of our friends (and I use that term loosely) abroad..
best,
gp
Observing the number of Bostonians observing the British evacuation of Boston every March 17th, I'd say there's a vast difference between declaring a holiday and having it observed the way the official documents were intended. I like the thought of making voting mandatory, like filing taxes, or at least more convenient, like on Saturdays. Would make a good headline to have someone arrested for failing to vote.
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