Rivers admits to and apologizes for not having voted since 1983, says the causes he supports are more important than his single vote and says he'll vote again when Boston's black and brown communities "exercise electoral discipline" and unify behind a single candidate - no doubt the one he determines is best suited for the job. You know, like Nick Collins in the recent state-senate race.
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By DotClipper
Wed, 10/02/2013 - 2:20pm
This article ran in the Herald on Monday- I guess they don't mind sharing their columnists with the Blackstonian.
Ugh, you're right
By adamg
Wed, 10/02/2013 - 2:28pm
Flipping to the original source. Thanks for noticing that.
Lame lame lame lame lame
By moxie
Wed, 10/02/2013 - 2:29pm
Did I mention that I think that this is lame?
Gene, shut up. You have absolutely no standing in this discussion, given your (non) voting history.
Massive fail.
Some community leader he is
By Kaz
Wed, 10/02/2013 - 2:47pm
So, he won't vote unless the community leads him in unity? That is a follower, my friends, not a leader.
In other words, "Do as I say,
By Bea W
Wed, 10/02/2013 - 2:53pm
In other words, "Do as I say, not as I do."
It's hard to convince other people to "exercise electoral discipline" when a) You can't be bothered to take maybe a 1/2 hour out of your day to vote, and b) imply that you'll only do so "when...." well something happens, he wasn't entirely clear on communicating what exactly. The attitude that a single vote doesn't count is part of what cripples are electoral system. It's not just Rev. Rivers staying home discounting his vote, but thousands of other people each doing the same. The end result is a weak turn-out and the lack of balance and representation that can cause. It's all well and good to help the poor, but there's not a whole lot that will change for those communities if people stay away from the polls and don't vote for the candidates who will best represent their views and needs.
Eugene rivers
By Hipahk
Wed, 10/02/2013 - 6:06pm
All sound and fury with no substance
This guy is like herpes
By anon
Wed, 10/02/2013 - 8:01pm
He's a gift that keeps on giving. Do you Rivers, entertainment is always welcome.
Update voting technology. Make voting more convenient.
By theszak
Thu, 10/03/2013 - 6:08am
Update voting technology. Make voting more convenient. Replace the Head of the Elections Division with a more up to date Head and Elect a new Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Maybe If...
By Voter
Thu, 10/03/2013 - 7:56am
Maybe if people voted for people advocating these things they would happen. But when only 40% of the public cares enough to vote you only need to convince 20% of the population you're better then the other guy. Hardly encourages change.
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