A short
dictionary definition of "scofflaw" is "a contemptuous law violator." In practice it is often used to refer to a husband who stops paying his court-ordered alimony or child support. But, the term "scofflaw" can also be applied to US citizens who have
the right to vote in elections, but who neglect to do so. In our democracy, voting is the most basic civic duty. Unless blocked by voter suppression, illness, or other
understandable reason, voting should never be neglected.
Given all the current
frustration with our national
government, one primary cause of bad or weak
government is the almost 40% of eligible voters, the scofflaw voters, who for whatever reason or rational, choose not to vote .