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Old 09-21-2014, 10:00 PM
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Was anyone else very pleased to see 85% turnout regardless of the outcome.

In the US we are used to turnout with a maximum of about 50% (It looks similar in Scotland as well). That is always disappointing, but I guess people don't feel that their vote makes a difference (amongst other things). Apparently when there is a clear cut choice with far ranging and obvious consequences, people can be motivated to get out and vote. That is encouraging.
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