This is kind of what I talked about in my blog post about Mitt Romney and Obama. I think there should be a way for us to have more interaction in the legislative process through technology. It would be so much more satisfactory if I knew *for sure* that my voice was being heard by our political leaders.
I would have to agree with Ben, I definitely feel like there should be a way for us to have more interaction through technology when it comes to certain things like this. Personally,I feel like it defeats the purpose and would be less satisfactory if my voice wasn't being heard by the political leaders. I'm sure all of us expect to be heard by these people if not then what's the point right?
This was very interesting. It really gives a new meaning to the voice of the people. If more people felt as though their voice was heard, how many more would speak out? It would also be effective if the voice of the people was reported before decisions were made. One of the reasons I sometimes don't speak out is because I think others will do it. If important issues were broadcast like a basketball game showing the score, I might jump in when I saw my team loosing. I know it might seem lazy, but if my team is up by 100 points, I don't see the need to interfere,
I believe making these options available to the public they would be much more willing to take five minute read up on the simple explanation of what is being discussed and cast their vote. At the same time looking at it from the Candidates perspective do they really want to now that they have worked all these years to get to where they are and have a voice now be over run because of popular vote?? It would all depend i guess on which side you were on. Are you the people in the streets or are you one of those who has worked for years to get to where you are and now have to give up your voice to majority vote?
Interesting ideas, I often keep quiet about opinions on certain matters because we live in Utah and our issues are seeminglu decided for us. I once had a poly-sci professor tell us (super off the books) to not to register to vote if you live in Utah because there is no point, your vote doesn't count, it's not worth running the risk of jury duty to voice a decenting opinion. I'm frustrated that he would tell student that, but even more frustrated because it's kind of true.
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This is kind of what I talked about in my blog post about Mitt Romney and Obama. I think there should be a way for us to have more interaction in the legislative process through technology. It would be so much more satisfactory if I knew *for sure* that my voice was being heard by our political leaders.
I would have to agree with Ben, I definitely feel like there should be a way for us to have more interaction through technology when it comes to certain things like this. Personally,I feel like it defeats the purpose and would be less satisfactory if my voice wasn't being heard by the political leaders. I'm sure all of us expect to be heard by these people if not then what's the point right?
This was very interesting. It really gives a new meaning to the voice of the people. If more people felt as though their voice was heard, how many more would speak out? It would also be effective if the voice of the people was reported before decisions were made. One of the reasons I sometimes don't speak out is because I think others will do it. If important issues were broadcast like a basketball game showing the score, I might jump in when I saw my team loosing. I know it might seem lazy, but if my team is up by 100 points, I don't see the need to interfere,
I believe making these options available to the public they would be much more willing to take five minute read up on the simple explanation of what is being discussed and cast their vote. At the same time looking at it from the Candidates perspective do they really want to now that they have worked all these years to get to where they are and have a voice now be over run because of popular vote?? It would all depend i guess on which side you were on. Are you the people in the streets or are you one of those who has worked for years to get to where you are and now have to give up your voice to majority vote?
Interesting ideas, I often keep quiet about opinions on certain matters because we live in Utah and our issues are seeminglu decided for us. I once had a poly-sci professor tell us (super off the books) to not to register to vote if you live in Utah because there is no point, your vote doesn't count, it's not worth running the risk of jury duty to voice a decenting opinion. I'm frustrated that he would tell student that, but even more frustrated because it's kind of true.
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