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And people wonder why voter turnout is so low.
I do sympathize with people who don't bother coming out to vote because they feel there's no one worth picking. It's very much an us vs them thing with our current political spectrum. I both agree and disagree with various aspects of both major parties but there's nothing standing out that makes me go, "Yes, there is a party I want in charge." Liberals are busy creating attack ads (which I personally despise when parties resort to them) and the NDP hasn't really said anything of note saying what they'd do if they were placed in charge (and that, to me, reads as if they're not sure themselves). Both parties have a bad history which we're all familiar with, though I'm sure both current groups would love nothing more than to distance themselves of those follies.
I don't know. I know there are other parties to vote for (Conservative, Green, Independents, etc), but I feel like I'm doing nothing but throwing away my vote by picking the elusive third party. Apathy by not voting seems to send a stronger message than ballot spoiling or choosing someone who clearly has no chance of winning.
I'm sure I'll vote but it'll likely be one of those things where I cover my eyes and place my pen where ever it decides to land... and the person/party on which it lands will be who I end up voting for.
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