I think that democracy on the internet does little for those who don't use the internet as much as college kids or those who happen to be on computers all day. The average person is still approaching competency with email, how are they expected to blog, twitter, yata yata. Beyond johnmccain.com are places that they are completely unaware of, yet to some they are the foundation for the "campaign 2.0." As kids used to the internet we search all the time when we want to know something, but in the case of the election and especially candidates stances there is just to many "he saids" to sort through.
To go along with this, participation does not even come close to effectivity. You can blog all you want but the fact is come voting day you count as one single vote. Regardless of whether or not people read your blog they won't vote for you, they'll vote for what they think. Technology doesn't make us effective, it makes us expressive and that alone doesn't win elections.
-Tom
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I agree that technology makes us effective. I think that convenience of internet access and capability allows us to voice our opinions and do our part to join in the circulation of the belief that we as citizens are doing our part. I believe in some instances an idea or stance if carrying heavy baggage can attract significant support, but for the most part, each American gets one vote that counts for one vote.
-Abe
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