Voter Apathy

I wanted to share a few facts on voter apathy for those that think their voices do not matter. For those that think they will abstain from voting because 'What difference does it make?'

It needs to be recognized that making voters apathetic is a strategy. It is a strategy employed by a government in power. Certain demographics will not vote for the Conservatives (mainly). Look at the 18-25 year old demographic. These people intend to vote primarily Green. From the point of view of the party in power...that's not good. It would be better to make those people not vote from their point of view. Because, since they are in power, a vote not cast against them is nearly as good as a vote cast for them.

So how do they make voters in that segment apathetic? Well, it is really quite easy. You become a bully. You make sure that you ignore every voice from that demographic. In fact, you make sure that whatever it is they are concerned with, you belligerently do the opposite. The more you make it seem like that demographics voices are not being heard, the more apathetic they become. If their voice isn't heard, why use their voice; in other words - Why vote? Does this sound familiar? It should, because that is what has been happening in your government.

If you were planning on not voting take this to heart. Or, if you know someone who is planning on not voting - let them know. If you are planning on not voting - you are being played; you are being manipulated; you are being controlled! Do not let them control you. Get out and vote!