Nurses General Nursing
Published Nov 6, 2006
My local nursing association said that about 8% of nurses vote. :uhoh21: I can't believe it is that low. Are they making that up?
Who has voted or will vote? And if not, why not???
prmenrs, RN
4,565 Posts
I have voted in almost all elections I've been eligible to vote in since I was 20. And Juan votes w/me.
TiffyRN, BSN, PhD
2,315 Posts
I have not had a good voting record; I voted in '92, '96 and not again until this year. I think I will go more often because our precinct is very small and it was in and out to vote at 8am after I got off work. Things didn't really go my way but I refused to vote for any Democrats or Republicans. I'm in a 3rd party kind of mood.
Logos
229 Posts
I have voted every year since I was 18. & Yep my kids come with me. (Mostly because they are to young to stay home alone.)
People who don't vote- not so smart-
ortess1971
528 Posts
I vote...but does it make a difference anymore? just watch CNN and what happened with the last presidential elections :angryfire
Kelly_the_Great
553 Posts
I plan on voting and I'm taking my kids with me so they see the importance of it all.
Hi Sanctuary,
Great question! Wow, only 8%??? Sad.
Hey Twinmonny+1,
I like you and Dutchgirl also take my daughter when I vote. My husband even takes here with him to attend various meetings related to issues affecting our community, i.e. discussion of federal relief aid with drought, sale of the local farmer's co-op, etc. So far, she has met one state representative, a congressmen and several local officials.
I also, obtain a sample copy of the official ballot and discuss with her who is running for what office that I'll be voting for and what their jobs are. She's even sat with me while I reviewd voting records.
I think the reluctance to vote by many, particularly the younger age groups is mostly due to unfamiliarity with the process. That and like others have stated here, they feel their vote doesn't count...
sanctuary, BSN, MSN, RN
467 Posts
Just think of the turn-out we would have had if everybody that thought their vote wouldn't count, had voted!!
Of course they count. That doesn't mean that one will always get what they want, but unless you live in Florida, or Ohio, your vote counted.
I voted! I live in a state where we had a highly contested senate election, and seeing as the dems were in a position to gain control of the senate, this could be considered an important election (whether you are repub or dem). a difference of 7231 votes. 2411 precincts. divide the difference in votes by the number of precincts. 7231/2411=2.99 votes per precinct difference. in each precinct, if 3 more people had voted for george allen, he could have won. so we should never think our vote doesn't count. soyou are darn straight i always vote!
I live in a state where we had a highly contested senate election, and seeing as the dems were in a position to gain control of the senate, this could be considered an important election (whether you are repub or dem).
a difference of 7231 votes. 2411 precincts. divide the difference in votes by the number of precincts.
7231/2411=2.99 votes per precinct difference. in each precinct, if 3 more people had voted for george allen, he could have won. so we should never think our vote doesn't count. soyou are darn straight i always vote!
WOW! Close, but grand results. Now we must get to work...
huskersfan
31 Posts
I voted in the election, but was surprized at the number of my co workers that said they have never voted. They all said the same thing, that it wouldn't make a difference if they did. I couldn't believe it.. so only 8% voting is probably accurate. This is something that needs to change in 2 years when the presidential election is here. Encourage your co workers to register to vote.. So many of my fellow nurses haven't even registered... Sad.
So, how do we get them involved???
:confused: any ideas ??
middleageNP
113 Posts
I understand your sentiment and I feel the same sometimes. But unfortunately, America is in a situation where voting 3rd party isn't a luxury any more. If what you believe in is closest to Dems or Reps, your 3rd party vote is likely to be a vote for the person you DON'T want in office.....
Voting is a privilege we all should treasure.. I wish more people would realize just how importing it is. I've voted for every election since I was 20; for the last 25 yrs, I haven't missed one since.
I understand your sentiment and I feel the same sometimes. But unfortunately, America is in a situation where voting 3rd party isn't a luxury any more. If what you believe in is closest to Dems or Reps, your 3rd party vote is likely to be a vote for the person you DON'T want in office..... Voting is a privilege we all should treasure.. I wish more people would realize just how importing it is. I've voted for every election since I was 20; for the last 25 yrs, I haven't missed one since.
Me, too. And :thankya: :thankya: :w00t: :icon_hug: for being such a good citizen.