Way back when our country began, only white males who owned property could vote. There are those who would like to see that policy return, but thankfully the right to vote is now enshrined in the US Constitution and several amendments. ALL citizens who have reached the age of eighteen, have the right to vote.
Today is Election Day. You will hear about it all day long. Tonight tv, radio, and the internet will devote a lot of time to reporting the results of our balloting. Will the status quo continue? Will there be huge changes? That is what we all will help decide. Actually, I should say what we all should help decide. Sadly, many don't even bother to vote.
It's my right. I can vote or I can stay home. Why would you choose the latter? We can decide who our senators and congresspeople will be. We can decide who will be our governor. Think about it. We have the power. Together we can do some incredible things. So many parts of the world don't have such power. Why would we want to throw it away?
I cannot stress this enough. If you truly care about your community, your state, your nation, get out there today and let your voice be heard. VOTE! There really is a LOT at stake.
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