Why do We Vote?
As a democratic republic, our government doesn’t work without active citizens. Think of a car without an engine or a computer without a hard drive—a democracy without voters is nothing more than a shell with no real legitimate power. Our government was designed so that our voices would be accounted. While it’s sometimes easy to think “my one vote won’t make a difference” the reality is that every vote counts. Think about Florida in 2000. While your vote may only be a whisper, when it is combined with the votes of others who share your opinions it quickly becomes a roar. Make sure you roar fierce and make your voice heard.
Don’t Forget about the Rest of the Ballot!
With all the attention placed on the presidential candidates and their vice-presidents, it’s easy to forget about everything else that will be on the ballot this November. Members of Congress and state officials are up for election.