The Same Thoughts, Yet Different

While many of us have the same thoughts at various times, yet our thoughts and thought patterns are different.

A recent provincial election in Ontario, revealed that only 49 % of the population voted. 51 % did not vote, for one reason or another. Why? Is it that we all think differently and act in accordance with our own thoughts?

If that 51 % of non-voters lost their right to vote, for not voting, they might think differently again, but because voting is optional, not mandatory in Canada, people can choose to vote or not to vote in provincial elections.

At the same time many people choose not to vote, they may still want to state their thoughts to others, in no uncertain terms. Basically, it comes down to asserting and voicing their independent status.

When a million people choose to do that, it may become a protest, or even possibly a riot.

Political parties struggle to establish common goals based upon common thoughts and thought patterns. Some of them succeed while others fail. A lot depends upon the leader, how he or she thinks and voices thoughts on behalf of the people.

While it may be fine to choose not to vote, anyone who decides to go that route, allows others to vote on his or her behalf. How do you feel about having others express your thoughts, whether you are thinking them, or not? They may or may not vote for your candidate or political party.

We have the same thoughts, yet they can be different.

Not voting may state something too, like "I am too busy." Perhaps it says, "I don't care." Maybe it means there is a state of hopelessness, helplessness and apathy towards the government.

Next election, speak out on your own behalf by voting.

A 51 % majority not voting, means that the 49 % non-majority already won.