The Canadian Federal election took place this past tuesday October 14th. I made it very openly known that I would not be voting in this election which did not sit well with some people I have been talking to.
For example, when people asked me if I was voting and who I would be voting for, and I replied by saying I would not be voting, it caused an uproar, with an immediate attack on my character and lack of awareness and logic.
What I want to know is, if I have the right to vote, why can’t people respect that I also have the right to choose NOT to?
Voting is about a choice. And this time, none of the candidates pleased me. I don’t mean to sound like a broken record, but I am quickly losing faith in humanity. Certain events or situations make me realize this.
Put simply, I don’t want to vote for someone who is bound to fuck up. Because then, I have to live day by day knowing I helped that happen. I know I have to live day by day now knowing I could have made a slight difference, but I’d rather not take that chance. Just look at how many people have abandoned their political beliefs in the United States after having voted for George W. Bush. They must be trying to find a way to effectively kick their own asses.
Speaking of Bush… has anyone seen the trailer for the new movie about his life? If there are any ways to support my argument that I am losing faith in humanity, that right there is a reason for my bitterness. You could not pay me to see that movie.
So in conclusion, just because I didn’t vote, does not mean I am going to shut my mouth and stop complaining about this country’s shortcomings as people have stated I have no right to do anymore. I am going to complain more.
People really need to accept their own beliefs, as THEIR OWN BELEIFS. They are not superior to anyone else’s. It’s the same story when I get off the bus at Gore Park every day after school and people left, right and centre try to talk to me about my religious beliefs. Let people live the way they want to and save your breath.
