i feel that since the voting process has been so devalued by specific structures with american politics (the electoral college, the delegate system), voting should be taken out of the political process entirely. and yes, i know that doesn't make any sense. i'm currently flailing about trying to come up with a philosophical position that takes into account the flaws of the current system and my belief in the usefulness of direct political action.
your points about the symbolic power of voting, i agree with completely. to have this right taken away, even though i still feel it's pointless on an individual level, would be a terrible thing.
but here's where i feel myself being very hypocritical. if i feel so strongly that people should be involved in the political process beyond the fig leaf of voting, why aren't i? and i have no answers for that either.
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Date: 2008-02-06 03:15 am (UTC)your points about the symbolic power of voting, i agree with completely. to have this right taken away, even though i still feel it's pointless on an individual level, would be a terrible thing.
but here's where i feel myself being very hypocritical. if i feel so strongly that people should be involved in the political process beyond the fig leaf of voting, why aren't i? and i have no answers for that either.