Importance of Voting
How many of us have at one time or another said something like, “If I was president, I would…”? Well, we may never get the chance to be president, but we do have a say when we vote. I hope that all of you do get out there and vote, but to those who don’t, I want to express why it is important to do so.
Many people think that their vote does not matter. Well that is the far from the truth. There have been many elections, and not just on a local level, that have been decided by less than 100 votes. So thinking that your vote does not count could not be farther from the truth. Maybe you think that it doesn’t matter who gets picked, they’re all the same. That’s not true either. Please keep in mind that who becomes President has the power to nominate new Supreme Court Justices, who remain in office for life or until they retire. The Supreme Court Justices are the ones who interpret the constitution, and consequently determine how each American will live his or her life. So basically, which candidate would you prefer to choose the most influential position in this country?
If it’s not the social issues that you care most about then maybe it’s the financial issues that are most important to you. The politicians we elect decide how much we pay in taxes and how that money is spent. Propositions on the ballot determine whether your property taxes or sales taxes will rise. Also, Health care, Social Security and defense spending are important but significant financial strains on our economy. Vote for leaders and actions that will spend money the way you want it spent.
The votes you make will impact your children, grandchildren and all the generations that follow. Vote to improve the world they will live in. Please educate yourselves on the candidates and what issues they are for or against. If you don’t vote, you have no right to complain about the way the country is being run. If you haven’t already done so, register to vote now! November will be here before you know it.