The crown jewel of American liberties

Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States once said "The right to vote is the crown jewel of American liberties, and we will not see its luster diminished."  Well he was certainly correct about it being the crown jewel, but that luster, has it changed any?  What good is jewelry if you don't show it off?  Some Americans go to the polls faithfully on every single election, and some never go at all.

Let me quote another US President, our 32nd, Franklin Delano Roosevelt:  "Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting."  Mr Roosevelt was correct too and that makes me very sad.  When you look at the multitude of problems facing our country, it's hard to believe that some folks don't want to be part of the solution.  It's true though.  Some don't vote and say they never will.  

So many countries around the world don't have this wonderful opportunity.  We are so powerful.  We can make change.  We have to get up from the couch though and do something.  Voting is easy.  It really doesn't take much time at all.  Registration is necessary and then casting your ballot itself.  In most states it is so simple you can register online and have a ballot balled to you.  (PLEASE CHECK THE LAWS IN YOUR OWN STATE).

Last night I joined a group of people online who were encouraging the vote and they had such great energy and hope.  I really had a good feeling after that program.  Now, we need to go forth and spread the word.  Get out there and VOTE!