Why Vote?: Voter ResponsibilitesCall Number: DVD JF799 .S2 W49 1996
Publication Date: 1996
The host, Ms. Cecilia Aguilar, member of the President's Peace Commission, presents Mr. Johnny Rodriguez, of the Southwest Voter Research Institute, and Ms. Esther Curnutt, of the League of Women Voters and of Friendship Force International. Discussion covers: the decisive factors in elections, the popular vote and corporate spending, and the fact that low voter turnout increases the power of corporations to influence the election; the influence of peer pressure, both positive and negative, on voter turnout among young voters; historical reasons for voter non-participation; the need to focus on the big picture, rather than a single issue; lack of participation results in lack of equity in public works and educational facilities; and historical incidents illustrating the importance of a single vote. Additional information provided includes the purpose of and services provided by the League of Women Voters, the addresses of absentee ballot polling places throughout San Antonio, the most effective methods to get out the vote, and voter registration requirements. Questions from the audience ensue. (55 minutes)