Why does older people feel like its a secret about who they are voting for?

There are many, not just older Americans, that believe their freedom of choice for elected officials is a private issue. Politics can be a never ending argument to most and issues important to one may not be important to another.

The right to vote in private is one of the few freedoms we still maintain and cherish.

I read and understand each candidate before voting. Since I have been voting the Republican ticket has been routine due to my personal preference on issues. Now, regardless of party affiliation, I am looking at all candidates and doing my research.

I never got my mother to say who she voted for. She used to say:

"This country is the best country in the world. We have a right to privacy. We have a secret ballot. It's none of your business who I voted for."

Some people's parents came from not-so-free and friendly places that were still vivid in their memories.

My grandmother's answer was, "Voting is a private matter. I don't discuss it." And she never did. My grandfather was a Democrat. He always wanted to know if she voted for a Democrat. She would never say though. She told me that there was two things you don't discuss with others and that was politics and religion. I tend to agree with that.

I've always heard that it's rude to ask that question, and I agree. It's a personal decision, and most people don't want to discuss politics with strangers. If they choose to volunteer that info, it's a different story. I haven't heard that you should never tell.

As an older person, I always felt voting to be a private matter, it was deemed rude to ask "Who did you vote for?" We also felt sex was a private matter.

Because it is..duh! And it's rude as hell to ask. That's like walking up to a person and asking "so, how much money do you have in your bank account, or how much do you get paid".

It's their right and personal choice. And, they probably don't want to argue about their choice.