I am not arguing that voters should vote for whatever they believe promotes the common good. Instead, I am arguing that voters ought to vote for what they justifiably believe promotes the common good.
Granted, responsibility is a profound word but it is not a far-fetched concept. It is embedded deeply in the framework of the South African society. It lies within the very essence of democracy. Every voter should say they are responsible voters because they carefully pay attention, not to the party’s campaign jingles, manifesto or lively posters only, but to their platforms, which should be clearly defined and strongly founded.
Indeed, voting takes effort. It takes time, although many agree that a half hour to three hours every five years is not a high price for a fundamental freedom for which millions died.