Voting and a moral issue

**Wolfie** · 11-03-2003, 10:46 PM

Tomorrow is election day but is just a general election. Nothing that affects the national level (i.e. not a Presidential vote).

Normally I would vote but I have an issue...

I know that I will be moving come this summer. Do I have the right to vote for who I think should be governor of this state knowing that I will only be here for an additional 8-10 months? These votes are votes for Kentucky's future, but if I don't have to face the consequences of my vote, do I have the right to do that to those that will living in the state 2 years from now?

**_Ender_** · 11-03-2003, 10:47 PM

I would say no, simply because you're no longer going to be living there.

Geisha · 11-03-2003, 10:57 PM

I think as a current resident of Kentucky you have more right to vote about Kentucky's future than someone who moved there 2 weeks ago from Alaska. You are more familiar with Kentucky's problems and needs than that hypothetical recent immigrant.

I think I would agree with _Ender_ if you were moving next week. But 8-10 months is almost a year, at which time Kentucky will have more general elections for other posts and a chance to offset any harm your vote caused.

+Blind+ · 11-03-2003, 11:34 PM

Have to agree with Geisha. You have first hand knowledge of how effective the current administration has been and whether or not the future of the state is or will be in good hands. A chance to indirectly look after your fellow man. Sounds a little heavy but I hope you understand my meaning.

fr1j0l3 · 11-03-2003, 11:44 PM

Vote.... it the only way you can effect change.

Even if its only for the good of your current neighbors.

dragon · 11-04-2003, 01:05 AM

If you hate it there and dont plan to come back vote for someone crappy LOL

11-03-2003, 10:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Wolfie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 1,405	Voting and a moral issue Tomorrow is election day but is just a general election. Nothing that affects the national level (i.e. not a Presidential vote). Normally I would vote but I have an issue... I know that I will be moving come this summer. Do I have the right to vote for who I think should be governor of this state knowing that I will only be here for an additional 8-10 months? These votes are votes for Kentucky's future, but if I don't have to face the consequences of my vote, do I have the right to do that to those that will living in the state 2 years from now?

11-03-2003, 11:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
+Blind+ Join Date: May 2003 Location: Garner, N.C. Posts: 190	Have to agree with Geisha. You have first hand knowledge of how effective the current administration has been and whether or not the future of the state is or will be in good hands. A chance to indirectly look after your fellow man. Sounds a little heavy but I hope you understand my meaning. __________________ "Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity." -Anon

11-04-2003, 01:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
dragon Join Date: May 2003 Age: 31 Posts: 496	If you hate it there and dont plan to come back vote for someone crappy LOL __________________ WARNING: DO NOT LET DR. MARIO TOUCH YOUR GENITALS. HE IS NOT A REAL DOCTOR.

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11-03-2003, 10:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
_Ender_ Join Date: May 2003 Location: I am lost, if you know where I am then please feel free to tell me. Age: 29 Posts: 2,048	I would say no, simply because you're no longer going to be living there.

11-03-2003, 10:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Geisha Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 277	I think as a current resident of Kentucky you have more right to vote about Kentucky's future than someone who moved there 2 weeks ago from Alaska. You are more familiar with Kentucky's problems and needs than that hypothetical recent immigrant. I think I would agree with _Ender_ if you were moving next week. But 8-10 months is almost a year, at which time Kentucky will have more general elections for other posts and a chance to offset any harm your vote caused.

11-03-2003, 11:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
fr1j0l3 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,342	Vote.... it the only way you can effect change. Even if its only for the good of your current neighbors.

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