Jehovah's witnesses don't vote, yet they enjoy the benefits of democracy. Your thoughts?
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Posted by ragewomble Nov 4th, 2012 at 1:38PM
burn em
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Posted by BabzEsq24 Nov 4th, 2012 at 2:41PM
1. Their right not to vote is protected;
2. They pay taxes and ergo have the right to US benefits, and
3. By your logic, only people who voted for the winner should have benefits-non-voters did not support the winner-why should they have a voice?
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Posted by tjschira Nov 4th, 2012 at 2:13PM
It's fine in the US where voting is not legally required. In places where it is I don't think it's right to enjoy the benefits of living under that social contract while disregarding it.
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Posted by TheBlessedOne Nov 4th, 2012 at 2:03PM
Jehovah's witnesses are worldwide in every country not just democratic countries. They stay neutral to all human governments. I think that is great.
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Posted by SilenceEvermore Nov 4th, 2012 at 1:38PM
So do plenty of other people. The only thing I can say is that they did not voice their opinion by voting and thus, cannot complain.
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Posted by Makessense Nov 4th, 2012 at 1:38PM
Well, I'm not sure of the percentage but, everyone in the country complains about whoever wins and about half the eligible voters, don't vote.
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Posted by Bfinally Nov 5th, 2012 at 7:31AM
There are many people who don't vote. I think it's sad, but it's also good. Because there are many people who buy into the hype instead of thinking logically about the candidates, their qualifications and agenda, and how they would affect the country in the real world.
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Posted by downtide Nov 4th, 2012 at 4:00PM
Everybody has the right to not vote if they don't want to. But if you don't vote, you lose your right to ***** about the results.
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Posted by ChipmunkErnie Nov 4th, 2012 at 2:33PM
It's up to them to vote or not
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Posted by GnatFree Nov 4th, 2012 at 2:17PM
You don't have to vote.
I really dislike that so many people don't vote, but it's their right to vote or not vote.
I just remind them that no one ever changed anything by keeping quiet.
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Posted by charles849 Nov 4th, 2012 at 2:16PM
I'm more concern about the people who are not suppose to here and yet their kids get a free education . like robbing a bank and using the money to open an account
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Posted by loudsilence1 Nov 4th, 2012 at 2:13PM
Having the right to vote is like having the right to remain silent. Everyone doesnt exercise it!!!!!!!!!!! They dont vote for religious reasons. We cant label hem for exercising their religious freedoms. Some people choose to not vote because they are lazy. Those people suck!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by atadir Nov 4th, 2012 at 1:55PM
i suppose that's only one piece of the social contract. they seem mostly harmless, at least. not a big threat to the greater good
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Posted by craiggger Nov 4th, 2012 at 1:55PM
Voting should be required by law.
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Posted by ob1kenobe Nov 4th, 2012 at 1:52PM
If they are not having any say in the winner of the election they are NOT getting any benefits of democracy.
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Posted by bijouxbroussard Nov 4th, 2012 at 1:49PM
Everyone who lives the U.S. and chooses not to vote enjoys the benefits of democracy, when you get right down to it.
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Posted by secondhandnews Nov 4th, 2012 at 1:48PM
You might want to recognize a broader crowd and be a little more logical / reasonable about what your posts entail
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Posted by cyberprincess Nov 4th, 2012 at 1:47PM
It is their rights as citizens to refrain from voting as is the Amish who also do not vote. It is their choice.
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Posted by Triundi Nov 4th, 2012 at 1:46PM
Doesn't bother me.
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Posted by Vries Nov 4th, 2012 at 1:43PM
That's one of the rights you got in a democracy, you don't have to vote.
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