The No Vote Contingent

There are some who tout the fact that "those who did not vote outnumbered those who did in the most recent election" supports the notion that the anti-vaxers are in the majority. It does nothing of the kind. Voter turnout has seldom been exceptional.

Those who did not vote are not a homogenous group in any way shape or form, nor are they unusual. People do not vote for many reasons: they  

·         are complacent,

·         don't find any of our political parties share their values,

·         are anarchists,

·         are unable for health, disability, geographical or financial reasons to get out and vote,

·         are lazy,

·         are busy,

·         are preoccupied with other things more important to them at the moment,

·         are simply forgetful, or  

·         are disaffected for any number of possible reasons.

The no voters could not form a political party because there is no single issue, belief or value that unites them. What this fact might support is the notion that universal democracy is not all it is held up to be.