Concerns being raised over voter apathy in this election
Concern over voter apathy seems to be building as we get closer to the upcoming federal election.
For obvious reasons political parties are very concerned that a lack of voters could sway the vote against their party.
That concern is valid, but instead of trying to guilt people out of their apathy, why not look at the reasons why people might not be exercising their democratic duty this January?rnIn fact, we don't think a lack of voter turnout will be caused by apathy, but rather by a hopeless feeling of powerlessness.
People just don't feel connected with their government. And why should they? After all, it is not like the Canada's political parties are anything but self-serving bodies whose only goal is to get more power. And it is getting worse every election.
Funny enough, it seems the NDP are the worst example of this petty political game.
Rather than running a campaign based on the NDP's values and principles, Jack Layton has decided instead to campaign by attacking his opponents based on how much that attack will increase votes to the NDP.
It is shameful.
But he isn't alone. Martin and Harper are also playing this self-centred game of politics.
It isn't really about what's best for Canada and for Canadians, but what is best for the party and what will, ultimately, get them the most votes.
And yet they still wonder why there seems to be voter apathy? We think it is surprising that anyone is even voting at all.
