Does My Vote Count?
With the way our country seems to be going lately many of us question if our individual vote even matters anymore. The answer is yes it does. Our nation was founded on the belief that all men (and women) are born with God given rights. One of those rights is the right to vote. We as individual citizens not only have the right but the responsibility to vote for the candidate that most represents our beliefs and opinions.
This right to vote is woven into the very fabric that makes up the idealism of our country. The day the citizens of this great country decide that they no longer believe in the power of the individual and surrender their voice by choosing not to vote, this will be the day that power will be placed in the hands of the few and we as a nation will depart from what it is to be American.
Remember The Sacrifice Of Those Who Have Gone Before Us
Another defining reason the individual must not surrender their voice is for all the sacrifice paid by those who have come before us. Tens of thousands have paid the ultimate sacrifice by laying down their lives for the defense of our nation, our freedoms, and our way of life. We would be doing a great dishonor to them, their memory, and to their loved one by casting aside our right to vote. It should be the hope of all Americans that if ever there is an individual that is questioning the point of casting their vote will remember the sacrifice of our fallen heroes.
Individual Votes Really Count
Despite what some believe, the people still have power when they voice their feelings. We have heard the quote "All it takes for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing." It might be added that it takes good men to say nothing as well. Also, in years past, there have been many elections where candidates win by just a very small margin. Voters should not sit around and hope their candidate will be victorious; they must take action and know that their vote really does count.
Elected officials do in fact listen to their constituents on the issues. When voters go to the poles and cast their votes, they are speaking loud and clear about what they think. Elected officials want to stay in office and so they will pay attention to what people say by the way they vote.
Be Sure Your Voice Is Heard
Be sure that your voice is heard this next election. Be an informed voter. Know the issues and listen to how each candidate plans on dealing with each issue. Look at their past record. In this way when going to the poles you will be confident that your vote goes to the best candidate.
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