Why don't more Soldiers vote?

I asked at my polling location and they said that it was one of the best turnouts they have had in a long time.

I allow any of my employees time of to go vote. Yesterday it was only 50% that went and voted.

That is sad!

I believe to many folks get hung up that their vote doesn't count when it comes to POTUS so why bother. They forget about all the critical local or state issues that will effect them. They just really don't see the big picture with the house and senate and how important it can be. They also think about all the corruption and BS that surrounds our politicians. So all we can do is keep at them and convince them it is their civic duty and responsibility to leave our country in good hands for future generations.

For some, when you see the recent attacks by all parties on the backs of military and veterans.

http://www.military.com/daily-news/2014/11/01/senator-questions-system-allowing-triple-dipping-veterans.html?ESRC=navy-a.nl

http://spousebuzz.com/blog/2014/11/dear-school-principal-veterans-day.html

and this was just today's news from military.com

It is disgusting by the lack of backing for troops and all they have accomplished and done to protect the 90% of pop. who have no idea what it is we have sacrificed.
I for one don't care if i am recognized for my service, but when they start attacking our pensions, compensations(not benefits) and deciding where you can fly the Flag. That is where many get sick and tired of the lack of support by the elected officials.
I am good enough to go fight for you anywhere at any time, but when i am done and i have returned in a damaged manner i can be given a pat on the shoulder and shown the door.

My experience was that most active duty military didn't feel that any of the candidates represented their interests. I can easily articulate how one party tends to represent and endorse pro-military/veteran viewpoints than the other...but ultimately many of them are right. We don't have a strong veteran party in this country. I'd be up for being a part of fixing that. But then....I'm the crazy guy that thinks we need to overturn some of the voting amendments and reform our voting system. Civil/Military service or own property....or you don't vote on national elections. It forces those who are voting for "free stuff" to have some skin in the game.

Actually, I think this comes to representation in the modern era.

As the times have changed the military voter has changed as well.

We can no longer be classified as primarily Republican or primarily Democrat.

Although more military votes Republican than any other party (35%-40%), that figure really doesn't mean much, because of the actual spread.

As more studies come out, most military are starting to "identify" not as the classic R/D parties, but generally as independent. That in turn means that the available representation, those who they can vote for, is not who they want to vote for.

Just because I have a vote, doesn't mean the candidates on the ballot are entitled to it. In many cases, I have looked at both (or all candidates) and said, I would rather have none of them have it than give it to any of them. These people do not represent me, my beliefs or what I want in this country.

The two reigning parties have political philosophies which have many good points. They also have points which are so bad that I cannot in good conscience support at all. The question of "How can you support a person to condones X?" comes up, and not having a valid answer is reasonable.

So I don't necessarily think it's apathy. I think as our forces are getting smarter, and they have access to more information more easily, they have a harder time choosing.