Answer 10 Questions; Pick a President!

While I was driving to work this morning, I was thinking of my blog topic. I had been thinking of posting about my impact on the world, brought about by the Super Bowl and others in the national spotlight. Then, I thought about blogging about moving and how much it sucks. But when I came across a Web site, I just had to piggyback on Tarah's voting blog.

So, how lazy are Americans today, when it comes to voting? Are young voters any more or less lazy? I found this, emailed by a coworker:

"You might find this interesting -- answer 10 questions at http://www.votechooser.com/ and find out
which presidential candidate is most similar to you!"

What? Seriously? Are we that lazy?

But, I have to admit, this site does help if you haven't paid any attention to where candidates stand. You can see which of your political stances match where the candidates stand. Before this morning, I couldn't have told you who I would vote for, if I wished to share. Plus, even if you disagree -- i.e., I agree with only five answers of any of the candidates -- you can see which issues you would be willing to compromise on and on which ones you'd rather hold your ground.

Now, I wouldn't recommend basing your vote on what this web site says. I would suggest you be a little more responsible than that by checking to make sure the candidate you like most from this site really does line up with the issues you choose. ("Trust, but verify.")

So -- what do you think? How lazy do you think that Americans are today, when it comes to voting? Are young voters any more or less lazy? Is it good to have these Web sites out there to do the legwork for you? Or is it a downfall of how lazy we have become that some people could actually rely on a questionnaire to choose our next president?

By the way -- don't forget to go vote today (or Saturday for us Louisiana folks!) After all, you've already done the hard work of 'researching' the candidates, right?