To be disappointed that DH doesn't intend to vote tomorrow?

[NapQueen]

I know I could just say "Well if you don't want to give your say then you can't complain at the outcome", but seriously?

I don't even care which way he votes really,when it comes down to it. He isn't a racist, homophobic or xenophile. He is kind and generous and a wonderful father. I would imagine if he did vote he would have jusiltifiable reasons to pick in or out

But to just not vote at all?

[Iazarus]

I have never understood why people say that if you don't vote, then you can't complain about the outcome or whatever comes from it. What if you have no faith in politicians at all? Some people may be completely disillusioned with the whole political system and choose not to vote, it doesn't mean that they can't have opinions on the actions of politicians.

[MotherKat]

Ltb!
Tell him if he can't decide vote for the status quo!

[ifyoulikepinacolada]

Yanbu - I have no respect for people who don't vote!

[UpWithPup]

I'd be really disappointed if DP didn't turn up to the polling station. Spoiling the ballot is OK, but aid want him to actually go and be counted IYKWIM.

[SheSparkles]

The one area of voting I'd like to see reformed would be a change in the law to make it a legal requirement to vote.
I think people like your dh don't appreciate exactly what it means to live in a democracy, and don't understand what people went through for people over 18 to have the vote.
I'd be beyond disappointed if my dh didn't vote

[MrsJayy]

I'm so apathetic about this I don't think I care enough and i have voted for everything since i was 18 Dh had been nipping my ear for days he even tried to pull the women fought for you line I can see why your dh thinks it's nonsense tbh.you can be irritated by it but you can't make him care enough to vote

[NapQueen]

In my opinion if you don't care enough to want to make a change then you should vote to stay as we are.

[Believeitornot]

YANBU

I would be annoyed. However I am annoyed at anyone who doesn't vote.
At the very least turn up and spoil the paper. A tiny protest which may not be recognised

I have little time for those who are politically apathetic simple because we are all affected. If we don't like it, do something.

I accept that people will disagree with this view

[Believeitornot]

The one area of voting I'd like to see reformed would be a change in the law to make it a legal requirement to vote.
I think people like your dh don't appreciate exactly what it means to live in a democracy, and don't understand what people went through for people over 18 to have the vote.
I'd be beyond disappointed if my dh didn't vote

^this

[MrsJayy]

Oh I will be voting today probably at quater to 10 once I have decided or dh has picked me up and carried me

[Hockeydude]

Yabu
His choice not obligation
And it is all nonsense that has stopped people working on important issues.
There are loads of people who just want an end to this utter crap.

[witsender]

I think the whole referendum is a crock of shit and have been tempted not to vote. But as an active choice, not just a 'can't be arsed'. But if neither option is right for him, then abstaining seems fair.

[MephistophelesApprentice]

I don't believe in democracy. I wholeheartedly believe that it does nothing but create artificial divisions, promotes hatred and fear and is only 'won' by the most charming liars purchased by the wealthiest financial backers. In the supremely unlikely event of the vote not going as the backers wish 'legal' or 'constitutional' reasons are found to ignore it, or bypass it; business always carries on as usual and it's only the businessmen who profit.

Remain will win, because it's what big business and the other institutions of wealth want to happen. All this 'panic' on their part has been farcical. Whether its good or bad for the British nation is irrelevant; your ballot is meaningless before the balance sheet.

And as for people saying those who vote have no right to complain: I have no input as to the weather, but by the gods it's my British right to whinge about it.

[Believeitornot]

Well more fool you.

Anyone that doesn't believe in democracy should have a word with themselves.

If more people got out and voted then politicians wouldn't be quite so beholdened to big business. They need the money to persuade those that do vote to vote for them.

If more people stood up against "business" by a) voting b) joining their local grass roots organisations then things would be different.

As I say, I have no time for apathy. It is exactly that attitude which makes things worse.

[Believeitornot]

And the weather is a silly analogy. You don't have the ability to change it (although you can dress appropriately).

You can vote!

[ArcheryAnnie]

He's got a right not to vote, and you (and me) have a right to think he's a completely useless cock for not doing so.

He's got a very easy chance to contribute - in however tiny a way - to a better world (however he defines a better world - I am not making assumptions on which way he'd vote or not) and he can't be bothered.

I'm very firmly of the view that citizens have responsibilities as well as rights, and I see voting as a responsibility.

[Timetogrowup2016]

Yabu.
We have a right not to vote

[Mishaps]

I think your OH is right. If he has been unable to come to a proper conclusion about what is best, then he would be silly to vote. He is saying he does not have a view - and since the referendum is to express voters' views then he is right not to do it.

He is not alone - there are millions of people who have struggled with the issues and finding impartial advice. If they are undecided, then they should not vote.

What do you want him to do - eeny meeny and plump for one? That would be plain silly.

[Meluzyna]

"Is he registered to vote? Would he be willing to cast a vote for this overseas Brit who isn't eligible to vote?!"
You and me both, Nomad5!

Worse still, I registered my European-but-working-in-London son to vote ('cos it was too much hassle for him to do it himself) - after all, whatever happens is going to make an important difference to him as he has one foot either side of the Channel, but I'm still not entirely confident that he will actually drag himself to the polling station today.

[witsender]

Part of a democracy is appreciating that not everyone wants to vote.

[2016Hopeful]

I have voted because I feel strongly that I want the UK to remain in the EU but I can understand someone not voting if they can't make up their mind.

[TheNaze73]

YABVU. He has the right not to vote.

However, on a different level & this is only on a personal level, if a partner of mine had no get up & go and was unable to make a decision, I would have doubts about them.

[LifeIsGoodish]

I'm very firmly of the view that citizens have responsibilities as well as rights, and I see voting as a responsibility.

This.

[Believeitornot]

While I recognise we have a right not to vote, I think we have a civic duty to.

[WanHeda]

My DH only votes if I drag him along with me!