On the possibility of a Winter 2006 Canadian Federal Election

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I've only got two things to say to my fellow Canadians, should the writ drop within the week as we're now apparently expecting it to do. When the day finally rolls around...

Vote!!!

"Decisions are made by those who show up." - Aaron Sorkin, speaking via President "Jed" Bartlet.

So when it happens, show up.

Comments

On the merits of letting the non-voters stay away...

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...I'm slowly becoming less convinced of the merits of this, Mike, as I get older. In fact, I find the idea puts me in a bit of a panic, considering the potential consequences for any democratic nation.

Sure, my side(whatever it may be in a given election) might win if the abstainers keep on abstaining...but they might lose, too.

I suggest that you might find yourself in the same boat.

Just a thought.