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I Refuse a Political Affiliation

Decline to State

By: PatientRapunzel
Written on August 25th, 2006

Even before I became a journalist, I was never able to identify with just one political party and its platform. Even the third-party parties just didn't seem right. So, when I registered to vote, I did so as a "decline to state." I feel more comfortable and open in choosing my candidates and voting for propositions because I do so based on what they stand for instead of voting down the party line. It also helps in terms of my career, because I've not pledged allegiance to a group. I don't contribute to any campaigns or groups where my name will be recorded, because this, too, gives the appearance of bias when you're a journalist.

By: PatientRapunzel
Age: 31-35 , Female
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  • kayakfan
    kayakfan

    You're right on especially as a journalist, you need to keep all your doors open and not tip your "political hand" In my humble opinion political extremism never wins in the end. To keep our population sharp, let's teach history and geography in high school, so our young generation can learn to think and always question the source. Keep on trucking PatientRapunzel.

    Feb 28, 2011
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  • kergan
    kergan

    I regestared with a party so I could vote in the primary. In the general election all you have is a choice between the two or three guys the parties nominate.

    Aug 25, 2010
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  • BlueGeorgia
    BlueGeorgia

    I am the same way.

    When someone asks what party I just say American...

    Nov 26, 2008
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  • BlueGeorgia
    BlueGeorgia

    I am the same way.

    When someone asks what party I just say American...

    Nov 26, 2008
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  • FeelingCrazy
    FeelingCrazy

    not vote?! uh uh .. that is just silly, in my opinion.



    i don't believe we should vote for parties; we should vote for people.

    Nov 26, 2008
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  • emerald
    emerald

    You make some very valid entries here. I think for one election year everyone should sit at home and not vote! Wouldn't that put the gov't. in a tizzy?! Besides the bottom vote comes down to the electorial college anyways! And local elections(anyways where I come from) are just as bad a joke as in the nationals. The only time I would vote on a local scale is to keep the snake I already know, than the one I'd have to get to know!

    Sep 21, 2006
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