Lent 2014 - Day 14 - Vote!

Vote!

The right to vote in an election is huge!  The fact that we, as a nation, can go to the polls peacefully and vote for those we wish to represent us in our governments, voice our opinions about taxes and referendums is truly one of the things that makes our nation great. The system isn't perfect, but it's pretty good.  I do wish we (in Illinois) didn't have to vote a "straight" ticket in the primary elections, and I find the whole Electoral College thing terribly confusing, but over all I am thrilled with the ability to vote.

If you are an American Citizen and you are over 18 I certainly hope you voted today.  If you didn't you not only forfeited your right to have a say in the elections, you have also forfeited your right to complain about the results of said elections.

Think about it for a minute. We don't have to risk our lives to voice our opinions. There are no armed guards at our polling places.  We don't have to dip our thumbs in ink once we've voted.  Anyone who is a citizen of our country and 18 years old can vote.  How cool is that!?!

People died to give us this right and people are dying still to protect it.  Do not disrespect them!  Get out there and VOTE!