[Hi Heels]

The American idea is to learn, educate yourself, and vote. Not sit on your can and do nothing.

It's a call to laziness. And ignorance.

[dfwgator]

The American idea is to learn, educate yourself, and vote. Not sit on your can and do nothing.

That's fine. If you are not willing to do those things, then don't vote. Essentially that is what Matt is saying. Get educated, and if you are too lazy to do that, then don't vote. That's why I hate Motor Voter. If you are too lazy to go and register, you shouldn't be voting in the first place.

[ez2muz]

"The American idea is to learn, educate yourself, and vote. Not sit on your can and do nothing."

Exactly his point. If you're going to be a lazy slug and remain ignorant -- stay home.

Granted, we all agree education is important; Stone's pointing out that some folks will just never get there.

[TigerTale]

The American idea is to learn, educate yourself, and vote.

Yes...that's what Stone is saying.

Suggesting someone go vote, if he or she has not done as you suggest, is a call to irresponsibility.

[Junior_G]

He's not telling people to be ignorant and lazy. He's saying that if you ARE ignorant and too lazy to learn about the issues----stay home.