Don't vote? DON'T COMPLAIN !!

Posted on Tuesday 24 October 2006 at 12:01 PM - Post Comment

Even though I don't share it here (I didn't create this blog for it)...I'm actually a very politically charged person.  I have topics (like homeschooling) that I can be very passionate about and I work hard to support them.  I started working on political campains when I was in high school.  I'm a firm believer that you have no room to complain about things going on in the government if you didn't vote.  "Did you vote?" is one of the first questions I ask when someone starts complaining about political issues.

I keep hearing all over the news about how there are lots of upset voters who are planning on just staying home this year and that just makes me angry.  I may not always agree with what is going on politcally...but if I just sit home and do nothing then I'm just making it worse.  It's almost criminal.

I personally don't subscribe to any political party.  I vote based on issues that matter to me not political parties.  I feel both parties spend too much time on "being republican" or "being democrat" and too little time worrying about things that really matter.  But I still vote. 

We are supposed to be a government of the people, by the people, for the people.  It's not if only a handful of people are going to the polls.  If you are registered to vote...PLEASE VOTE in the upcoming election!  Ask around and see if someone might need a ride.  Encourage those who haven't voted in a while that their voice needs to be heard.  Treat yourself...and your friends if you want...to a nice red (strawberries), white (vanilla ice cream and whipped cream) and blue (blue berries) banana split with extra, extra chocolate syrup afterwards (ok...that just what I'm in the mood for...you can pick whatever you currently have a craving for...haha!)  We can't complain about the outcome if we don't take part in the process.

Hello

Posted by marthaskitchen on Tuesday 24 October 2006 at 2:21 PM - Link

I enjoyed reading your post and have to agree with what you said. Over here in Australia we have to register to vote at 18. It is compulsary to vote and if you dont you get fined. That is not to say that some people cast 'donkey votes' and waste the opportunity of having something to say. I have always been one to vote on issues also & what effects my family. Have a great day Helen

Totally agree!

Posted by vgauthier on Tuesday 24 October 2006 at 10:03 PM - Link

Way to go ~ thanks for saying it!
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