Political Apathy

Political apathy is one of the most disgusting qualities a human can posses. Unfortunately, I was unable to vote in this Canadian election...I am an American. I believe that it is highly disrespectful for those who are empowered to vote not to vote. One may ask, "Who is this disrespectful to?"
Answer: "All those who do not have an option, citizens of ...China, Iran, Cuba...ect."
Steven Harper wants to open up the discussion on gay marriage. Rid the same gender unions the same definition as opposite gender unions: marriage. He wants to change the definition of marriage for same sex couples...he wants the inferior title of "civil union"...quite a regression....for further reading:
http://www.cbc.ca/story/canadavotes2006/national/2005/11/29/harper-smaesex051129.html
health care reading http://www.cbc.ca/canadavotes/leadersparties/leaders/bio_harper.html

Additional note:
Don't complain about your health care, about the government or anything on a local level if you didn't vote.