We may assume a smug superiority after reading one in four Americans believe the sun revolves around the Earth, but isn't it equally troubling that three out of four North Shore residents don't vote in local elections? They proudly affix signs of blue and red - and occasionally orange or green - to their front lawns during federal election season. But when it comes to local elections, which have the biggest impact on their lives, far too many vote for apathy. Weigh in at nsnews. com - Jeremy Shepherd
Amir Pourdad North Vancouver "Quite honestly, no. Most of the decisions that need to be made centre around what's going on in more influential parts of the world."
Bitte Baxter West Vancouver "Absolutely. It's important because this is where we live."
Greg Cote Dawson City, Yukon "Of course. You can't complain if you don't vote."
Luis Trudeau North Vancouver "100 per cent."
Gary Gauthier North Vancouver "Yes."
