Hey, I applaud WordPress for getting involved in the civics of our nation and usually I would care but quite frankly if you live in the United States it is your responsibility to get out and vote—it is your civic duty. Look at it as a requirement for being able to live in a free society. It is a freedom we seem to take for granted much too often. While I appreciate the added “stuff” I can add to my blog to let you know I have voted or to let you know you should vote, etc.—this is your reminder…VOTE. 🙂
And, before you vote…
- Please do NOT listen to the crazy news stations
- Do NOT listen to the political ads
- Do NOT vote straight ticket/party
- Do get to know who you are voting for–do your homework before you get to the polls
- And if you are unsure of someone—don’t just pick a name or vote the incumbent–it is better to skip a question in this case
Personally, I always go with a cheat sheet in hand where I have done my homework. I am very quick when I vote because I know who and what I am voting for.
Please do not listen to people who say you do not have a right to vote because you are of a certain age or of a certain demographic. Those people are idiots who are saying this and yes, I have listened to the videos. Every person who is qualified to vote—of a certain age, registered, etc. needs to get out and vote…PERIOD.
Finally…
Once the person is in office, we need to all stand behind those who are elected whether we voted for them or not. It’s just like a team sport…shake hands at the end and all work together. This is the way politics SHOULD be rather than throwing nastiness back and forth until the next election. (BIG SIGH)
Two things we didn’t talk about at home when I was growing up were finances and politics—as whom one votes for. For those of us in the states…we need to do our duty and vote with a good conscience for the best person for the job. The day I start to vote a party ticket is the day you need to take me out and put me out of my misery. 😀
My parents would be proud. Thanks. 🙂
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Here, here mate! I tend to wait until the official voting day instead of early voting. There always seems to be more of a buzz in the air on election day.
In over sixty years of marriage, my mother the Democrat and my father the Republican never missed the opportunity to cancel each other’s vote. I like to think my husband and I are carrying on that tradition!