Words of wisdom from my mom... "I was at the clubhouse yesterday picking up the mail when a neighbor volunteered that he wasn't voting. I have learned NEVER to encourage people to vote. He said both of the candidates were awful and that he really wanted to vote for Hillary..."
I am not a big fan of either presidential candidate this year but the thought of not voting never crossed my mind. There was too much effort put into my right to be able to vote to even consider not doing it. One of the main reasons I will be voting is out of respect for those who fought for this right. That being said, it would be irresponsible to just show up and fill in the bubbles without thought just because I can. Just as important of the act of voting itself is making sure you are educated on the issues and the candidates.
Even though you don't like any of the candidates they are our choices-they are it! Figure out which one most represents your views and concerns because they are all we have whether you like them or not. Placing a vote in an election means you care deeply about our country and if you can't determine which candidate would most represent your views or concerns then you shouldn't place a vote. It would be just as disrespectful, irresponsible, and unpatriotic to show up and place a vote without some level of conviction, as not voting at all.
So the next time you here someone say they are not going to vote, don't encourage them to vote, encourage them to get educated and take full responsibility for their right to vote.
John McCain
Barack Obama
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