CDZ Suppressing Voter Turnout

[jwoodie]

Contrary to all the mindless PC sloganeering, low voter turnout has been a blessing for our democracy. As Winston Churchill said, "The greatest argument against democracy is talking to the average voter." The participation of uninterested and/or ignorant voters undermines the idea of an enlightened electorate, while at the same time increasing the liklihood of manipulated mob rule (e.g., the French Revolution).

By any objective measurement, a substantial number of potential voters do not possess sufficient knowledge or intellect to make an informed decision. Why encourage them?

 

[chikenwing]

The people that really care showed up,substance over style,instead of the other way around.

 

[S.J.]

Mid-term elections tend to bring out the informed voters. Presidential elections are more like a beauty contest or sporting event.