I knowwww, you are all so over hearing about this election that you're dying for Tuesday to come and go. I've stayed mum on le blog about the upcoming election, and wanted to save my one post about the election until now.
I hate sounding preachy in any forum, but if there's something I must share with you, it's the urge to not be apathetic. As Americans, we were somehow lucky enough to be born - or to have been allowed the chance to become - citizens of a country that allows the people to come together to determine the future path of our country.
I hate sounding preachy in any forum, but if there's something I must share with you, it's the urge to not be apathetic. As Americans, we were somehow lucky enough to be born - or to have been allowed the chance to become - citizens of a country that allows the people to come together to determine the future path of our country.
Personally, I have some really strong opinions on this election, but I won't push any of my own feelings on you to believe. I'd be so annoyed if someone with opposing beliefs tried to sway me, so when I speak with someone of whose stance I am unsure, I opt to ask questions and inform with facts, rather than push my opinions on them. I'd much rather help educate you, so that you can form your own opinions - whether or not they differ from mine.
Either way, the whole point of this post is: we have less than 48 hours left to go until we head to the voting polls to determine the next four years of our country's future.
On the line: the economy, women's rights, gay rights, healthcare, foreign policy, global warming.
All of these issues will affect each American in one way or another, and I so strongly encourage you to make sure you get out there and make your opinion count.
Even if you're in a state that always trends one political direction, even if you tend to think that you are just one of hundreds of millions and don't think that your vote will mean much. You are just one person, but so is every other American. So if we all make sure we stand for what we think is right, then a difference can totally be made.
If you are still undecided on who would best serve your interests as President for the next four years, click here for an unbiased website that will help you determine with which candidate you align the most.
If you aren't sure where your voting location is, click here.
If you want more information on the propositions that are on your ballot in your state, click here to read more about them.
And might I recommend the following reading:
**An open note from a Canadian to us Americans.
**A super moving post from a New Yorker.
**An open note from a Canadian to us Americans.
**A super moving post from a New Yorker.
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5 comments :
First again and I don't even care! I will definitely be voting on Tuesday. I will be voting with someone particular in mind while I cast my vote. I'm also happy that Maine is one of the states with gay marriage on the ballot. I'm crossing my fingers for that one!!
Hah and I'll be second. So glad you wrote this. Voting is so important and each of us truly makes a difference.
Get out there and vote friends!
I was so happy to get my ballot in the post on time! :)
P and I already voted! We have to drive 25 miles to vote, and wouldn't you know, on a day we have off from work, we're working cows :) So, absentee it is!
No matter how one thinks on these topics, the bottom line is that people need to GO VOTE! I don't care if you don't like either president a whole lot, there are still a LOT of other offices in your local states and jurisdictions that need to be voted on, that WILL directly affect you!
If you don't vote, you have ZERO room to complain about the elected officials!
SO glad you are also encouraging others to exercise their right to vote. I, as will many other Canadians and people around the world, will be watching anxiously for the results on Tuesday.
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