I am tired of politicians who say anything to get elected, they don't represent Canadians they represent corporations. This election I plan on spoiling my ballot because I believe that every Canadian should vote, in fact you should be fined 500$ for not voting if you are over 18. The money from these fines should be put into Educating Canadians of their Democratic responsibilities, this includes voting. I try to talk to people in my age group(24-30) about voter apathy and most just don't want to even debate about anything political let alone voter apathy. So please express you opinions, and ideas about this growing problem, in canada 60.5% voted in 2004 , in 1917 it was 90% source: Canada 2004 - Voter Turnout
So if you feel that the three parties that have candidates that have a chance to make it are corrupt, don't represent your views and opinions, get out and vote anyways, let's get the turnout up to 80%+ this election. It would be nice to see on the news on election day not only votes counted for MP's but votes that were spoiled as a protest to the lack of electoral reform, and lack of real representation in Canadian politics.
Sincerely,
A Ledoux
Ottawa, Canada
