Deseret News | Vote — for your own good

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In our opinion: Vote — for your own good

deseretnews.com moderator | 12:12 a.m. Nov. 3, 2009

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scott benson | 8:37 p.m. Nov. 3, 2009

While its true that voting is a powerfull tool for the gaining and keeping of freedom, it is equally true that an ignorant vote , one that is based on no, or little knowledge of the candidates is severely damaging. When we encourage voting for no other reason than "its our duty" we open the door to the familiar, evasive and non-answers to the most fundamental questions.If were not informed we should stay home!

Rigged elections turn me off | 10:27 a.m. Nov. 7, 2009

Democracy is a suggestion box for slaves.

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