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I Am Not Voting

I'm worried about tomorrow. I have to go to the voting polls with my parents because they expect me to vote just like them. But I plan on not voting for anyone and leaving it blank. And I don't need any replies of anyone judging me for it. I already heard the lectures from everyone already. Could anyone get punished for doing that? Is there a way my parents can find out?

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DFDGsdfffss · M

As long as you dont complain about the president elected. Or just vote for a third party I guess. No worries though.

Carver · 31-35, F

If you're really 22-25 years of age then what the hell are you worried about? What are your parents gonna do, ground you? You're an adult! You don't have to vote if you don't want to and no one can make you vote.

JewStar4Life · 31-35, F

You've never met my parents. They didn't even ask me if I was going to vote. They just told me I have to vote and you have to come with us. My parents kept lecturing my brother when he told them he wasn't vote and how important it is to do it and being less of an American if you don't...blah blah blah. But it's easy for my brother not to vote because he's at a college 7 hours away. I still live with my parents unfortunately so I do have to follow their rules if I still stay in their house.

Carver · 31-35, F

@JewStar4Life: But my point still stands: you're an adult. You may be living with them but they cannot tell you what do to and they most certainly cannot make you vote. If they have any respect for you, they'll leave you be. But if they don't then they don't deserve any respect in turn. Respect isn't a one-way street, even for parents and their kids.

JewStar4Life · 31-35, F

@Carver: Right. That's why I plan on lying to them by going with them to vote to please them but by the end of the day, I'm leaving my ballot blank.

Mert5356 · 41-45, M

I am still debating whether or not to go. I looked online at the what the ballot will be and I know that my family will guilt me if I don't do so (or at least try). I will admit there are some issues on there that I want to vote for, but could just end up voting for a candidate at the last second.

JewStar4Life · 31-35, F

I don't think anyone has the right to judge our decisions. We all know in the end they'll be a winner. It doesn't mean we have to be the reason why there is one. Plus, the results are pretty predictable right now anyways.

fazer1k · 56-60, M

It's an anonymous vote, isn't it? In UK elections, for example they register who has been in to vote but not who we vote for. Your vote is exactly that anyway. Vote how you like - your parents should not influence you.

cool2030 · 41-45, M

Only if they are vote counters and have seen you vote.

JewStar4Life · 31-35, F

What do you mean vote counters? I know there are people that take your sheet and put it in a computer or something.

cool2030 · 41-45, M

In some states, there are written ballots particularly in mail votes. But when you vote in a machine, your vote is not usually traceable, unless you live in a very small community.

SW-User

No you can't be punished for not voting. Except from your parents, but that's crazy.

JewStar4Life · 31-35, F

That's why I figure the less they know the better. But to just go with them to vote to make them feel better and it saves a fight with them.

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