Didn’t vote? Don’t complain
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Re “Regrets of a nonvoter,” Opinion, Nov. 11
Despite Norah Vincent’s self-serving excuses, there is never a good reason not to vote. To read this article on Veterans Day, when we honor the millions of citizens who gave their lives to preserve our right of self-determination through the ballot, is especially offensive.
I voted for Barack Obama and Joe Biden, as Vincent now wishes she had. President-elect Obama was successful without engaging in personal attacks against his opponents, as Vincent does. It does not reflect positively on the author or her message.
Jay Lipsky
Los Angeles
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Perhaps Vincent should consider relocating to Somalia. There, as a libertarian, she wouldn’t have to be penalized by paying taxes or be troubled about not having exercised her duty as a citizen to vote.
She also would be the beneficiary of the government that she would deserve.
Alfred M. Sils
Woodland Hills
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Pity poor Vincent and her stupefying inability to discern a single issue important enough to tilt a vote for president. Thank you, Norah, for allowing me the privilege of making your choice for you.
Linda Brown
Laguna Beach
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