Jim 13 Posted November 8, 2023 Thanks Chris, I feel fine, just very concerned about the future of Elmira. The results do not bode well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 2,155 Posted November 8, 2023 46 minutes ago, JimHassell4Mayor said: Thanks Chris, I feel fine, just very concerned about the future of Elmira. The results do not bode well. I know the feeling all too well this morning, just about a different community. Well, don't be a stranger. Stop by here at the forums now and then. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 13 Posted November 9, 2023 I will, and I intend to remain active 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LocalSportsGuy 43 Posted November 9, 2023 This race was a lot tighter then I possibly could ever imagine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elizabeth Whitehouse 18 Posted November 9, 2023 (edited) 21 hours ago, LocalSportsGuy said: This race was a lot tighter then I possibly could ever imagine. In Australia, if you do not vote, you are fined $200, or thereabouts. There is the option to spoil your ballot which is a vote for none of the above. We could do with the same policy here. In very rough terms, the 13,000 registered voters in Elmira are divided into 5000 Dems, 4000 unaffiliated and 3500 Republicans. How different our world would be if everyone voted. Edited November 10, 2023 by Elizabeth Whitehouse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 2,155 Posted November 9, 2023 That’s absolutely ridiculous. Along with the freedom to be able to vote comes the freedom of not voting should one not want to. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarenK 382 Posted November 9, 2023 5 hours ago, Elizabeth Whitehouse said: In Australia, if you do not vote, you are fined $200, or thereabouts. There is the option to spoil your allot which is a vote for none of the above. We could do with the same policy here. In very rough terms, the 13,000 registered voters in Elmira are divided into 5000 Dems, 4000 unaffiliated and 3500 Republicans. How different our world would be if everyone voted. No doubt it would be different, but that's what makes America great. We have choice. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam 373 Posted November 9, 2023 6 hours ago, Elizabeth Whitehouse said: How different our world would be if everyone voted. that goes both ways, there are many people out there that really should NOT vote. you might be able to compel votes, but you cannot compel them to be be informed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elizabeth Whitehouse 18 Posted November 10, 2023 3 hours ago, Adam said: that goes both ways, there are many people out there that really should NOT vote. you might be able to compel votes, but you cannot compel them to be be informed There sure are. But I don't know how you prevent them from voting and maintain a semblance of democracy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elizabeth Whitehouse 18 Posted November 10, 2023 4 hours ago, KarenK said: No doubt it would be different, but that's what makes America great. We have choice. We can argue at length about whether America is great. We can also discuss whether apathy is an admirable quality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 2,155 Posted November 10, 2023 But we won’t, at least not here in this topic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elizabeth Whitehouse 18 Posted November 10, 2023 6 hours ago, Chris said: That’s absolutely ridiculous. Along with the freedom to be able to vote comes the freedom of not voting should one not want to. I'd rather live in Australia than the United States! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 2,155 Posted November 10, 2023 1 minute ago, Elizabeth Whitehouse said: I'd rather live in Australia than the United States! Then move. We’re done here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
