why are people so secretive about their vote??

If people are prepared to put their "X" next to the name of a person they want to run their country for the next 4 years then you'd think they'd have the guts to say who that is.

Maybe it's because I don't vote that I don't understand it, but i think it's dumb how it's almost considered the same as asking someone how much they make a year,

Because people are very passionate about politics and you can never tell who supports what, so it's easy to get into a heated discussion. Also, people can be very cruel and offensive against the opposite side (see any posting forum on practically any site on politics).

And believe it or not, people will hold your beliefs against you. And if this happens in the workplace, you may simply not get 'that promotion' etc. I kid you not..

I remember back in the 1992 election, my friend couldn't believe I supported the other candidate and said 'He lost all respect for me.' for doing so. And the way he said it was pretty hurtful.

You don't say this to a friend of over a decade. And even though we are still friends, I'll never forget that if I don't believe the way he does, I don't have his respect.

I think most people encounter something similar so honestly it's better off kept to yourself.

I'm not secretive.

I'm voting for John McCain, straight up.

its not that they're secretive. it's a personal issue and often time people feel they will be attacked or questioned for for thier choices and they do not want to deal with that.

I'd vote for Obama but I cant vote...

My parents arent voting this year, at all.

because in this election if you aren't voting obama some people automatically label you as racist and don't let you forget it.ferrari2001

Keep telling yourself that, and believing what the reps and Fox News tell you, because other then those two sources no one has ever mentioned or even brought up that idea. Not to mention keeping a vote secret has been around for many elections, not just this one.

[QUOTE="ferrari2001"]because in this election if you aren't voting obama some people automatically label you as racist and don't let you forget it.SaintLeonidas

Keep telling yourself that, and believing what the reps and Fox News tell you, because other then those two sources no one has ever mentioned or even brought up that idea. Not to mention keeping a vote secret has been around for many elections, not just this one.

It does happen I've seen it. It's sad really, this election makes me more depressed every day.

In fact I've been called a racist a few times because of my McCain bumper sticker.

[QUOTE="ferrari2001"]because in this election if you aren't voting obama some people automatically label you as racist and don't let you forget it.SaintLeonidas

Keep telling yourself that, and believing what the reps and Fox News tell you, because other then those two sources no one has ever mentioned or even brought up that idea. Not to mention keeping a vote secret has been around for many elections, not just this one.

I promptly tell those who ask who I plan to vote for...nobody.FragStains

I do much the same. It feels good, it really does

[QUOTE="FragStains"]I promptly tell those who ask who I plan to vote for...nobody.Shiggums

I do much the same. It feels good, it really does

lol when It's somebody I hate and Find extremely annoying I say Nader and leave it at that..

[QUOTE="ferrari2001"]because in this election if you aren't voting obama some people automatically label you as racist and don't let you forget it.SaintLeonidas

Keep telling yourself that, and believing what the reps and Fox News tell you, because other then those two sources no one has ever mentioned or even brought up that idea. Not to mention keeping a vote secret has been around for many elections, not just this one.

Because a lot of people don't want to end up at odds with others based on political views. I only share my views with family and those closest to me.

But on here I'll tell you straight up that I don't support any of the candidates. I'll vote McCain though.

why do you care?

Why not just make your vote and move on?

This reminds me of a certain Dave Chapelle quote, which I am not permitted to say here.Jaks_Secret

Here let me link it for you. :P