The wikipedia article on voter turnout [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voter_turnout#International_differences] is interesting, perhaps most of all because of the huge discrepancy between the USA and most other developed countries.
Apparently less than 50% of Americans vote, compared to other Western countries such as Belgium, Sweden, Germany and New Zealand which all have over 85%. Why do you think this is?
The article comes up with a lot of ideas, but doesn't really draw any conclusions.
Do you vote? Why/why not? (I was going to make this question a poll, but y'know)
I find it to be a rather enjoyable experience. Makes me feel all grown up to go down to the local polling station and decide on the future of my nation.
Apparently less than 50% of Americans vote, compared to other Western countries such as Belgium, Sweden, Germany and New Zealand which all have over 85%. Why do you think this is?
The article comes up with a lot of ideas, but doesn't really draw any conclusions.
Do you vote? Why/why not? (I was going to make this question a poll, but y'know)
I find it to be a rather enjoyable experience. Makes me feel all grown up to go down to the local polling station and decide on the future of my nation.