It is my belief that most "... people in this country vote based on very little, or in some cases, no knowledge (or complete "ignorance") of the candidates or the political process"
Please see my note to BnB about the recent senatorial race in New Jersey (#msg-16045645) for a particularly odious example.
I don't consider those who voted "ignorant", I consider them disenfranchised.
I really appreciate Doug's insightful response to your message. He's right when he says, "... Fred views activity that he deems incorrect, and rather than focus on the person's act, focus on correcting the environment to allow better." It's a difficult task and it will take a long time.