Malaysia general election concept. close up hand of a person casting a ballot at elections during voting
There is a myth that “one vote doesn’t make any difference”. This is not true. If everyone thinks that his or her vote is not significant and chooses not to vote, the democratic system will collapse because of lack of confidence in the system.
Candidates who are voted in may not be representing the majority voice. This is dangerous because we are then putting our future in the hands of candidates who do not represent us, and we are letting them make decisions that may affect us.
In reality, every vote counts, and history has repeatedly shown that some candidates had in fact won by a slim majority.
Voting is also the trend now, and it is cool. You can proudly post a status on Facebook and Twitter and tell the world, “I have voted” or you can blog about Election Day.
Besides, voting makes you feel good because you know you are involved in the democratic process; that your vote counts, and your voice is heard.