RE: [wg-c] WG C Straw Pole vote

["Kevin J. Connolly" <CONNOLLK@rspab.com>]

Neither should it be overlooked that the significance of not voting
varies between cultures.  In Europe, especially, a low voter turnout
is imbued with much greater significance than it is in the USA.  In 
the States, LVT is seen as evidence that the outcome is preordained
and/or the voters don't care.  In Europe, it's as likely to be seen as
evidence that the voters are disgusted with the whole process,
possibly as a precursor of fundamental change.

KJC

>>> "Cade,Marilyn S - LGA" <mcade@att.com> 09/01/99 09:14AM >>>
It's interesting to note that there may be as many people not voting as
voting; that usually, in terms of group process and organizational behavior,
has significance.  Marilyn
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