Web politicting can't replace real thing?

Interesting article at Politico that even as a blogger I can't really disagree with. I think the huge advantage the internet offers is the ability to share information, yet I realize that so much hinges on the credibility of those offering the information and what agenda they have in sharing it. It's still incumbent upon voters to not believe everything they read on the internet and to care enough about their votes to pay attention...

One part of the piece written by Devin Talbott:

Just as clicks and eyeballs were no substitute for profits, Facebook “friends” do not necessarily equal votes.

And virtual connections cannot take the place of actual contact with candidates.

The Internet has changed how politics is played.

But it cannot — and should not — change what political outreach should be about. That is education on the issues and vigorous assessment of candidates proposing to advocate for voters.

Technology should supplement the modern campaign, not take its place. If technological advances help produce more voters with more access to information, then our democracy will have made progress.

But, as old-fashioned as it may be, casting your vote on Election Day will remain the most important form of political participation.