CT, like I said, I agree with everything you say as far as politics are concerned except for the bit about the Constitution. But, the reality is, if I have several kids and vouchers will save me tens of thousands, you better believe I’ll vote for vouchers. What gave you the idea that I don’t vote? To the contrary, I think you’re squashing your own voice if you just vote based on interpretation of American, Constitutional values. Everyone should vote for their own selfish interests and the sum of all of those will come together to form a collective interest.
As for the Constitution, I think it’s the height of absurdity to act like the Constitution actually protects any of your rights. If someone were to want to establish a totalitarian regime, a moldy piece of parchment is not going to stop them. The Manga Carta didn’t stop Cromwell, the Weimar Republic’s constitution didn’t stop Hitler. The idea is completely unsubstantiated. In fact, in recent years, the US Constitution has been used to squash popular interest like the in prop 8 situation in California, constantly in states where the voter base favors gun control, to say nothing of the 18th Amendment. So, I don’t believe the popular vote should be squashed for a centuries old document; do I belong in North Korea for that?
PS. I live in CT too. Don’t worry, I don’t take any of this stuff home with me. I would absolutely vote for you if I had the chance.