Tuesday, April 5, 2011

VOTE May 2nd!



Regardless of who you vote for, VOTE on May 2nd.


In 2008, Canada witnessed its lowest voter turnout in the history of federal elections (click on this link to see an overview of Voter Turnout at Federal Elections and Referendums, 1867-2008).  What you will find is that less than 60% of eligible electors voted.
page 7 of this report by elections Canada
Not sure if it was the turkey dinner from the night before weighing us down on the couch, but BOO.  


We can do better than that.




In particular, the under 35 crowd must get our act together.  In 2008, the 25-35 range was under 50%.  And only 37% of youth aged 18-24 voted.


On the other side of the world people our age are using social media to start political revolutions.


Here, we are using social media to...


Sorry I am back.  I was just checking facebook status updates.  My friend just finished eating breakfast: Cheerios this morning.


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