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Sunday, May 1, 2011

Martin Reg Cohn: Don’t make me weep on voting day (in the Toronto Star)

"There is much at stake in this election. Yet the biggest decision for many eligible voters is not whom to choose, but choosing to vote at all.

"On election night, everyone focuses on the final tally. I worry not only about how the vote turns out, but the voter turnout. ...

"...tomorrow is voting day here. Don’t use the excuse that you don’t like the electoral system, dislike the candidates, or don’t think your vote will count.

"In Canada, democracy counts for everything, even if the system is imperfect and no candidate is without faults. One thing is certain: a vote is a terrible thing to waste."

Full article: Cohn: Don’t make me weep on voting day.

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