Jonathan Olesen: People have to care before they’ll vote

Re “Our View: Want more voters? Get rid of off-year elections” (Page 1D, Nov. 1): Your wrote, “But when only one ‘subset’ votes, is it really a democracy?” Really? Is that truly the product of the editorial board putting their heads together? Those who choose to vote, vote; those that choose otherwise, do not vote. That’s exactly what I would expect in a democracy. Also, getting rid of off-year elections does not really increase the number of voters. Perhaps the turnout for the election will be higher percentage wise, but the off-season old, rich, white people seem to be present at both election years – so where does this added turnout come from? Seems the problem is getting people registered to vote to at least pretend like they care.

This story was originally published November 3, 2015 at 5:46 PM with the headline "Jonathan Olesen: People have to care before they’ll vote."