Getting down to business

Okay, now that I have introduced myself and I have already revealed my political affiliation, let's talk about a very important issue that is upon us. That issue is voting. It is a very big decision for us to make and it is also very imperative that we make it. Our country is based on the ideal that every person has a voice and that their voice matters. Voting has been an essential and vital process since the beginning of our nation. We, as citizens, should feel compelled to get out and mark our ballots. Why? I hear that from people all the time. Why vote? It is not like my vote is going to make a difference. Politicians are all the same anyway. They lie and cheat and steal. I am not saying they don't or that it is not a valid point to feel helpless in the process. But we have but two choices as far as I can see. We can sit back in silence and do nothing to help incite change and then when it doesn't change or, even worse, it changes to our detriment, then complain about how bad the country really is. It is totally unfair to not take part in the process of choosing our leaders and the ones in the position to make this country better and then complain and bitch and moan when no change you like occurs. If you are serious about making a difference and wanting to see change, you will get off of your butt and get out to the polls. The choice is yours. You can sit back and maintain the status quo and feel that you as an individual don't matter enough to participate or you can take part and have your voice heard and be seen. It is true that you by yourself can't swing the ballot in the favor of the best candidate. It is one vote but don't look at it like that. Look at it like this. You can be part of the team of people who choose the right candidate who does manage to change things for the better. How amazing would that feel if you knew you were a part of something so special and great? To be a part of that process would be amazing. And it will not happen if you don't go out and vote and try to make a difference. After all, if you don't vote, you don't matter. I mean that metaphorically of course because of course you matter but if you don't go to the voting booth and make yourself matter, then you forfeit your right to bitch about anything later. So please don't silence your voice and make it easy to be ignored. Get out and vote for whomever you feel is the best choice to lead and make the best decisions going forward. I love this country and want to see it thrive. And it will prosper with the right leadership. See you all on the other side sometime (hopefully at the polling stations).