I didn't ask for uranium mines ripping up the west. But there they are. I didn't ask for "Boy Meets World" reruns, but there they are. I didn't ask for nigger-hating cops, but there they are. If I vote, they're there, if I don't vote - hey! They're still there! I no longer care. I feel no connection to this country or it's political process. I feel no need to justify my complaints by wasting an afternoon at the voting booth, and I'm tired of the 4th grade civics lessons. (i.e. Don't vote-don't complain). You do not get elected in this country unless you are rich, pure and simple. I am not rich, so much like the gated suburbs, country clubs, and other privleged playgrounds, I am most unwelcome in the political arena. People who vote love to speak in cliche about making a difference, making an effort, fufilling a civic duty, etc. When in reality all they accomplish is decieving themselves of their importance. In this respect, it is no different than drugs, religion, or other wastes of time.
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I didn't ask for uranium mines ripping up the west. But there they are. I didn't ask for "Boy Meets World" reruns, but there they are. I didn't ask for nigger-hating cops, but there they are. If I vote, they're there, if I don't vote - hey! They're still there! I no longer care. I feel no connection to this country or it's political process. I feel no need to justify my complaints by wasting an afternoon at the voting booth, and I'm tired of the 4th grade civics lessons. (i.e. Don't vote-don't complain). You do not get elected in this country unless you are rich, pure and simple. I am not rich, so much like the gated suburbs, country clubs, and other privleged playgrounds, I am most unwelcome in the political arena. People who vote love to speak in cliche about making a difference, making an effort, fufilling a civic duty, etc. When in reality all they accomplish is decieving themselves of their importance. In this respect, it is no different than drugs, religion, or other wastes of time.