Have you ever voted in political elections? To whom? (1 Viewer)

[chester]

In Belgium, we don't have the right to vote, we have the obligation to vote so YES, I have already voted in my life but even if we would be a free choice, i would go..

 

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[ReBeL]

Yamen,

You are younger than your daughter when it is related to politics. No?

 

[Byrone]

In Belgium, we don't have the right to vote, we have the obligation to vote so YES, I have already voted in my life but even if we would be a free choice, i would go..

How does that work? What happens if you don't?

 

[ReBeL]

I'd say liberal - democratic. They're the main opposition to the current ruling party(ANC) & the main reason i wouldn't vote for the ANC is because they have lost their values. Self enrichment are the order of the day & they implemented black economic empowerment which was a complete farce, considering the unhealthy & uneven distribution of wealthy amongst the black community.

The old apartheid regime focused on lowering standards of education for the black majority & the ANC has done very little or should i say nothing to improve the standard of education.

How can a nation move forward when providing education for the uneducated masses & improving the state of it, be expected to grow?

So, education is your biggest concern, it seems.

 

[Byrone]

So, education is your biggest concern, it seems.

It's the most important amongst other things. It's easier to manipulate the masses if they're grossly uneducated.

 

[ReBeL]

It's the most important amongst other things. It's easier to manipulate the masses if they're grossly uneducated.

True. it is a reasonable priority.

 

[Martin]

How does that work? What happens if you don't?

They get a fine.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Yes, I vote from time to time, just for fun. Only done it once.

 

[Byrone]

True. it is a reasonable priority.

I was watching a documentary on South Korea & how they can from extreme poverty six decades ago to becoming the eleventh largest economy in the world.

I really have a lot of respect for them, considering how hard working they are & how they put education as a priority for their kids.They would put aside luxury items & opt on spending lavishly on their kids education.

No wonder they have become a global leader in information technology.

 

[Byrone]

They get a fine.

For real? Is it a huge financial one?

 

[Martin]

For real? Is it a huge financial one?

Something like 250 euro I think. Bad enough to upset people.

 

[Byrone]

Something like 250 euro I think. Bad enough to upset people.

Smart move, sad thing is some folks would rather accept a brief stint in jail.

 

[Martin]

Smart move, sad thing is some folks would rather accept a brief stint in jail.

Would you?

 

[Byrone]

Would you?

Really now? I'd be the hottest & most wanted person in jail, so i'd pass.

 

[Martin]

Really now? I'd be the hottest & most wanted person in jail, so i'd pass.

How do you know? Maybe Belgian inmates have different taste from the inmates you are chummy with

 

[Buck Fuddy]

As far as I know, these fines still exist in theory but are no longer applied. Basically, we are obligated to present ourselves on the day of voting (different from actually voting), but if we don't turn up there's no punishment.


Personally, I've probably voted 5 or 6 six times so far. I wonder why though...

 

[chester]

Something like 250 euro I think. Bad enough to upset people.

According to google:

Fines go from 17-55 euro the first time.
It can go to 137euro if it isn't the first time.
If you don't go 4 times in 15 years, you loose your civil rights and your freedom to vote.

Also, if you get a call up to be present at the voting office the entire day, and you don't go, you can get a fine up to 500 euro.

 

[Byrone]

How do you know? Maybe Belgian inmates have different taste from the inmates you are chummy with

I'm just assuming, Alen did say that all the jails in europe have balkan prisoners so if thats true, i stand by my initial comment.

 

[Kasaki]

Don't believe in voting....as most politicians talk shit and lie, and once the get in office do shit cept for argue

 

[JuveJay]

Political elections? Like The X-Factor or American Idol?

I always vote in the general and local elections. Local election votes are pretty much throw a dart at it, they both shaft you one way or another.