Rant Warning! Really tired of being harrased over voting.

[poltroon]

People are working to help people remember to vote, and to find out if they need assistance for things like getting to the polls. Some people volunteer as drivers, for example, to transport people if they can't drive. The GOTV people don't require you to vote in any particular way, though they usually of course have a strong preference.

They don't want to call you or bother you if you have already voted. A sign saying, "Thanks, I've already voted" if you're getting a lot of door-to-door would keep them away. Similarly, if your state allows early voting, vote early; frequently, the lists are updated to remove anyone who has already cast a vote.

Arguing about why you don't want to vote or don't have to vote is probably not your most productive option. I'd instead just say, "thank you, I appreciate the reminder of election day" and leave it at that. That's all they're really after, that you know about the election and have the resources you need to vote.

Remember too, that you don't have to vote for every issue/race on the ballot. It's completely acceptable to skip a race if you have no preference or knowledge of the race.

 

[Pelican49]

I'm with breezy on this. Everyone knows it's election day, it's all over the TV and the roads and everything else. If someone wants to vote they will, if they don't want to it's their business. Even on this forum there are many threads telling us to go vote.

 

[elieugene6]

My 8 year old son came home today and told me I can't vote for politician A for governor because if I do......... He would have kept going on and on. I asked him where he heard all of this from thinking it would have been tv or a friend. You wouldn't guess who told him.....................his teacher! Seriously now the teachers can tell our kids to come home and harass us about who we voted for or are going to vote for? Isn't that against some law. My mother and grandfather both pestering me all day about whether or not I voted. I finally said yes even though I still had another hour before I could go. I hate election day the only good thing is when it is over. I agree write in for boyd. lol

 

[love_a_duck]

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I wish I had thought of this, they have been calling me over and over.
Just because I am registered to vote?
I was seriously harassed this year, over and over again.
starting last week and continuing until the polls closed I guess.
I turned off the ringer.
*%$^#@#!@##@!!!!!

Beth

 

[love_a_duck]

I agree write in for boyd. lol
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ACK!
I live in Michigan, it would work!
I am doing it next time Boyd!

Beth​

 

[breezy]

You know if it was just one or two people stopping by to ask me to vote I wouldnt have my knickers in a wad but that isnt the case. The woman who works for me has a husband who doesnt vote. He isnt registered and he doesnt want to be. That is his right. He answered the phone last night and when he told the political person on the other end that he doesnt vote and isnt registered he was told that people in Australia who dont register and vote are fined and possibly jailed and that people like him should have the same done. Now I really have no idea one way or another if thats true for Australia but this isnt OZ and threats such as that should be illegal. I have never seen a voting season that seems as hostile to the voter as this one seems to be. I shouldnt have to explain to anyone whethor or not Ive voted. I shouldnt have to post signs about my voting practices to avoid a constant stream of people. Im already posted for solicters that should be suffient I feel. I am not arguing with them about voting I am asking to be left alone to make my own choices as is my right. I know how to investigate the issues. I know where to go for accurate information regarding propositions. I dont want or need a dozen calls a day issuing their opinions as to why I have to vote for so and so. I am busy. I have responsibilities that take time. I do not wish to waste my time shooing people away or answering recorded calls. I do know I am not obligated to vote for every person or issue and when it is appropriate I abstain.

Thanks to the person who posted the stop the calls link. I saw it as I was getting caught up on the posts but forgot to snag it and thank you then.




" They don't want to call you or bother you if you have already voted. A sign saying, "Thanks, I've already voted" if you're getting a lot of door-to-door would keep them away. Similarly, if your state allows early voting, vote early; frequently, the lists are updated to remove anyone who has already cast a vote.

Arguing about why you don't want to vote or don't have to vote is probably not your most productive option. I'd instead just say, "thank you, I appreciate the reminder of election day" and leave it at that. That's all they're really after, that you know about the election and have the resources you need to vote.

Remember too, that you don't have to vote for every issue/race on the ballot. It's completely acceptable to skip a race if you have no preference or knowledge of the race."

 

[DuckLady]

Haha! I just got a call asking if I voted and for whom and I asked in return" How much money do you make?"

The telephoner said "huh"?

So I said "Oh sorry... I thought it was ask a none of your business personal question day."

 

[breezy]

OH MAN!!! That totally made me laugh. I am so going to do that if I get any more calls. Completely brilliant!

 

[DuckLady]

He hung up on me. Imagine.

 

[breezy]

Shocking! Cant imagine why?