Quote Originally Posted by Myrddraal View Post
There's also some truth in the idea that not voting is a vote for the extremes. Those who support extremist causes are pretty much certain to vote. By failing to vote, even if it is a protest vote or a vote without thought, you are increasing the power of every other voter in the country. If all those without strong views didn't vote, then the election would be deciding between the BNP and the Green party.
on the other hand, some might view it a an unhealthy signal regarding ones character if the only motivation to vote is to vote tactically against something.

it is much healthier to be for something instead.