You've heard or read the statistics. In the U.S., the HIGHEST voter turnout is in presidential elections, at about 52%. Yes, in France it's in the upper 80's, in Australia, about 90% (but in Kiwi Land, you get fined for NOT voting), and in Great Britain, mid 70's. In our last local election for city council, turnout was about 18% of those who COULD vote. Know what? That's wonderful in my view. I was one of the 18%.
The last thing we need is an increase in the turnout of ignorant people. Please stay home. You are less dangerous watching American Idol. The quality of a democracy has NOTHING to do with percent turnout. We don't need bodies, we need informed voters. If you can't name either of your U.S. senators, PLEASE stay home. It's not complicated.
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