Government's Responsibility to Voters
When it comes to perusing voters at both national and local elections
a dominant feature of the parties' programmes are their proposals for
issues relating to the environment.
Most people today are aware of the impact that our usage of the
world's resources is having on our immediate environment and on the
world in general. We are aware of the poisoning of our rivers and
seas, the eradication of the rainforests and global warming. We know
we contribute to this process; yet how far can we as individuals be
held accountable for this when we appear to have little support at
local and national levels to play out part in the preservation of the
planet? Are the governments addressing these issues or merely
depicting themselves as environmentalists to gain votes and win
popular support?
If these questions and concerns are first addressed at the individual
level the problems encountered are rather worrying. There is little
doubt that the majority of the population in the world would like to
live in pleasant, litter free surroundings, breathe unpolluted air,
drink unpolluted water and eat pesticide free food. Yet the cost to
our pockets and use of our time when me make an effort to be, 'green,'
or environmentally friendly offsets any of our positive attempts and
leads to frustration.
For instance, the local council has recently provided some households
with a 'blue bin'. The tenant puts into these recyclable materials
such as cardboard, paper, plastic bottles and cans. Black bins are
used for non-recyclable waste, foodstuffs, nappies etc. Each bin is
collected on alternative weeks - the blue ...
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Another example of government deceit is the continual inflation of
fuel prices at every budget. The claim is that we will use less fuel.
Yet people still have to heat their homes, make the same journey to
work and pay out more to do these things with no alternative provision
provided.
I have only briefly considered several issues concerning environmental
preservation or rather, the lack of it.
In conclusion politicians and governments express concern with regard
to these issues and promise to address them. However it seems that
they merely masquerade such things, thinking they have struck a chord
with voters. However, their failure to put in place proper structures
to deal with the issues raised only leads to disillusionment and
irritation with regard to these matters on the part of the voter.
Should America have compulsory voting? In my opinion, compulsory voting is a good way to increase the voting turnout. People currently don't like to vote because they don't have the time, or are just too lazy. If the government gives them an incentive then they will be happy to take time off to vote. Also, a reason to fear not to vote should be installed, like an annoying fine. When only a few people vote, the voter satisfaction is low. But when everyone puts their idea in, the satisfaction rises because the actual majority will win.
The goal of the American government has always been the same through out the years. Although the government attempts to pursue common goals to improve the United States, citizens are not content due to them having to sacrifice individual values. US senate member, Chairman Michael McCaul, values order and equality by focusing on the security and the economy’s problems in the United States. When order and equality are implemented, individual freedom is given up. These values play important role in the way the government makes its laws in America. They have to take all these values into consideration due to the ever-enduring debate known as the, “Two Dilemmas of Government.”
To enforce voting to be mandatory , this will prompt more Americans to pay attention to the choices for their representatives. Mandating would stimulate the demand side, motivating voters to understand and acknowledge who they are voting for. Therefore , voting is to be a responsibility than a option.
In America, political candidates go against one another in a process known as an election in which citizens vote for the next person who "best" fits the position. In addition, there are various amounts of debates on whether a citizen should be compelled to vote. Although some argue if citizens should be required by law to vote, there are exceeding an amount of disadvantages.
Voter suppression is no surprise to the American Government. It goes unseen by most. of the public, or they realize the suppression of voters after the damage has already been done. done.
During the year of 1870, on the 3rd day in the month of February, the 15th amendment was ratified. The 15th amendment prohibits the denial of the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude. Basically, giving all United States citizens the equal right to vote. Thousands of brave men and women have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend the United States constitution that holds our rights. Not to mention all the hard work from several people it took to pass congress. So why not make voting mandatory? Mandatory voting will benefit the United States citizens by allowing everyone to exercise their rights, therefore, entitling us to have a say in the electoral process, possibly making a change to improve our country.
It is the right of every Canadian citizen to vote, and this right should not exclude prisoners.
Weltman, Barbara. "Tax Incentives for Going Green." NY Report. N.p., 3 Feb. 2010. Web. 06 Feb. 2014.
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