By compelling people to vote, we are likely to arouse in them an intelligent interest and to give them a political knowledge that they do not at present possess. Source: November 3, 2009. New York Times, Randy Cohen, “Must You Vote?” Responding to our low turnouts, some groups strive to get people to vote, not country’s typically for anyone in particular, but as an expression of civic virtue (vote for the candidate of your choice, but vote). It is reasonable to urge your neighbors to be informed about issues that affect your community. But it is irresponsible to encourage the unaware to put their ignorance into action so express civic You might as aimlessly. “Just vote” doesn’t virtue; it’s sentimentality. well urge the unpracticed to use power tools or Rollerblade. Simultaneously. At least they’d injure only themselves. ______________________________________________________________________________ Source 4 – Political Cartoon March 26, 2010. Source: Green Bay Gazette, Joe Heller, “School Repairs,” Source 5: Does Mandatory Voting Enhance Democracy?
By compelling people to vote, we are likely to arouse in them an intelligent interest and to give them a political knowledge that they do not at present possess. Source: Randy Cohen, “Must You Vote?” New York Times, November 3, 2009. Responding to our country’s typically low turnouts, some groups strive to get people to vote, not for anyone in particular, but as an expression of civic virtue (vote for the candidate of your choice, but vote). It is reasonable to urge your neighbors to be informed about issues that affect your community. But it is irresponsible to encourage the unaware to put their ignorance into action so aimlessly. “Just vote” doesn’t express civic virtue; it’s sentimentality. You might as well urge the unpracticed to use power tools or Rollerblade. Simultaneously. At least they’d injure only themselves. ______________________________________________________________________________ Source 4 – Political Cartoon Source: Joe Heller, “School Repairs,” Green Bay Gazette, March 26, 2010. Source 5: Does Mandatory Voting Enhance Democracy?
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