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Should you be allowed to complain if you do not vote? Why or why not?

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I have heard the saying "If You Do Not Vote, Do Not Complain." But if you choose not to vote in an election at the local, county, state, or national level, should you be allowed to complain what happens? Why or why not?

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  1. As a citizen, I have a right to complain whether I vote or not.

    You're refering to officials elected by the people. I am one of the people. They are representing me, no matter who I voted for, and, even if I didn't vote at all.


  2. The first amendment guarantees that people who do not vote still have the right to complain.

    Just note, however, that it does not guarantee that anyone else has agree with, or even listen to, their complaints.

  3. They can complain, you can listen, but you don't have to agree.

    (The votes are stolen anyway by electronic systems)

    Go to the polls and monitor the theft.  Meet your neighbors let the confused politicians know that you are there.

  4. Yes we have the rite to grip as long as we pay taxes.

  5. No.

    Whether you do or do not vote, complaining fixes nothing.  If not part of the solution, then shut up because you are part of the problem.

    Perhaps I don't care about those to pick for Govenor, but can still do my pick for President (visa versa).  Even if MY choice was not elected, I did MY effort and complaining won't fix it.

    1st amendment gives freedom of speech including to b****/complain.  That still does not solve anything and just makes the complainer more upset.    

    Don't like it, find ways for solution or shut up.

  6. Do vote and remember to complain because using machines means your vote is being stolen.

    Demand paper ballots.  Toss the machines.

  7. I have the right to complain whether or not I vote because I exist. It can be demonstrated that our voting system is rigged and has been for some time. Candidates are SELECTED every four years based on their "loyalty" and "connections". Therefore, to not vote is a choice based on this, and of itself is a protest. If it has become obvious to all who will see that the game is favorable to only an "in" group, it behooves one to relinquish support, including that provided by the establishment. If one's voice cannot be heard because the odds are demonstrably skewered, then yes, of that very thing, I am complaining, loudly. Our voices are not heard unless they co-incide with the ruling class, we do not have a choice about who gets in office, yet regardless, we are affected by their decisions. So, about that, I complain.

  8. Constitutionally, even if you didn't vote, you can complain. However, if you didn't even make a choice one way or another, how can you complain after the fact? I always ask if they voted or why not. Sometimes they were not registered, etc.    I enjoy debate, especially if someone bring facts, not just emotion.

  9. Sure you should... it's stated right there in the First Amendment... you have the right to Freedom of Speech.

    HOWEVER, others have that SAME right, and therefore can critique, berate, or ignore you if you are complaining about something YOU chose not to engage yourself in.

    I WISH our founding fathers had put in with the rights... the fact that this includes RESPONSIBILITIES.  Ergo you have the right AND responsibility to vote... just as you have the RIGHT to Freedom of Speech and the Responsibility to Speak RESPONSIBLY.

    Thank you for a WELL Phrased and Intelligent question.

  10. Thats the glorious thing about it.  We live in the United States of America.  Our forefathers had the wisdom to see that we had the right to speak out against the government and our armed forces, from the very beginnings to present day, have fought to preserve that freedom.

    Should we be allowed?   It may not seem right to those around us but yes you are allowed.

  11. If you have the ability to vote but do not, you may not be able to justify your complaining because you did not help or hurt the situation.

    If a elected official has a sudden change in philosophy during office, you can complain about that, but it would be better just to influence other people's decisions before the next elections.

  12. You have the right to complain.  But you do not have the right to an audience for your complaints.

    Do not be surprised if the rest of us ignore you.
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