Why Vote?
I don't normally post about anything political because A) I really don't know much about politics; and B) It's not a major interest of mine. But I am going to tell you who I am voting for and why. Knowing that I'm Christian, I'm sure it doesn't come as much of a surprise to you that I'm voting Conservative. I'm 19, so this is my second year voting; and yes, I voted Conservative last year as well.
I will say this, I would rather not vote at all then vote Liberal. I actually thought about not voting this year because I don't particularly agree with any one specific party, because, for one thing, I do care a lot about social issues such as poverty. But this is how I have rationalized by choice for voting Conservative:
I figure that moral issues are very important, especially from a Christian standpoint. Issues such as gay marriages and the like are difficult to eradicate if you're not advocating at the federal level. Therefore, if the Conservatives are voted in, then there is a much more likely chance that those laws can be changed than if the NDP (or any party) were in power. So where does that leave social issues? Since I'm not exactly sure where the Conservatives stand on poverty, etc. I'm just going to assume that they don't have much of a plan for stuff like that from what I hear from people (correct me if I'm wrong). But anyways, I think that if we can get the government to change laws regarding morals and such, then if they aren't going to help the poor, then I think that's up to us to do that. We can't rely on the government to solve all problems that arise in society, so where do the citizens come into play? I believe that when it comes to social issues, society should take on more of an active role. Or the church. There are lots of churches that help out and make up meals for people, but there are a lot who don't. So maybe the church should be more active in the community as well.
My point is, it's easier to advocate for moral issues at the federal level and help with social issues as a community. That's my logic at any rate.
I will say this, I would rather not vote at all then vote Liberal. I actually thought about not voting this year because I don't particularly agree with any one specific party, because, for one thing, I do care a lot about social issues such as poverty. But this is how I have rationalized by choice for voting Conservative:
I figure that moral issues are very important, especially from a Christian standpoint. Issues such as gay marriages and the like are difficult to eradicate if you're not advocating at the federal level. Therefore, if the Conservatives are voted in, then there is a much more likely chance that those laws can be changed than if the NDP (or any party) were in power. So where does that leave social issues? Since I'm not exactly sure where the Conservatives stand on poverty, etc. I'm just going to assume that they don't have much of a plan for stuff like that from what I hear from people (correct me if I'm wrong). But anyways, I think that if we can get the government to change laws regarding morals and such, then if they aren't going to help the poor, then I think that's up to us to do that. We can't rely on the government to solve all problems that arise in society, so where do the citizens come into play? I believe that when it comes to social issues, society should take on more of an active role. Or the church. There are lots of churches that help out and make up meals for people, but there are a lot who don't. So maybe the church should be more active in the community as well.
My point is, it's easier to advocate for moral issues at the federal level and help with social issues as a community. That's my logic at any rate.
