Not just your right but also your duty
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 6:52 am
Tomorrow marks 2 weeks until Election Day. Some say this may be the most critical election in our lifetime however I believe every election is the most important election of our life. Be it a presidential election or a school board election each can and will affect our future and that of our children, grandchildren, and beyond. I was a very proud 18 year old when I first cast my vote in the primaries of 1972 and to my knowledge have not missed an election since, even single issue "special" elections.
IMHO there is not a greater right and duty we have as Americans than to vote. It is your obligation to let those in power how they are doing whether it be vote for or against them. I don't care if you voted for someone or not you have the right to complain about anything they do while in office however if you don't vote you have no right to say anything good or bad.
I have already voted absentee as I have for quite a few years now and to all of you who have already voted thank you. That doesn't mean my involvement in the election process stops there though. I spend Election Day driving people to the polls so they can exercise their right to vote. The back of the Tahoe will have 2 coolers stocked with bottles of ice water for anyone waiting in line who needs a drink. Also when dropping off a load of voters I walk the line should there be one offering to hold someone's place should they need a bathroom break or just needs to to sit down for a few minutes. Yes my vote is important but so is everyone else's!
I cannot stress strongly how important it is that everyone cast their vote nor my disdain those who shirk that responsibility. Do your part and vote but also do what you can to see all others do as well be it driving people to the polls, volunteering as a poll worker, take an extra bottle of water with you to share with someone else in line or whatever. Remember this is the most important election of your life until the next election which will be the most important election in your life and so on.
IMHO there is not a greater right and duty we have as Americans than to vote. It is your obligation to let those in power how they are doing whether it be vote for or against them. I don't care if you voted for someone or not you have the right to complain about anything they do while in office however if you don't vote you have no right to say anything good or bad.
I have already voted absentee as I have for quite a few years now and to all of you who have already voted thank you. That doesn't mean my involvement in the election process stops there though. I spend Election Day driving people to the polls so they can exercise their right to vote. The back of the Tahoe will have 2 coolers stocked with bottles of ice water for anyone waiting in line who needs a drink. Also when dropping off a load of voters I walk the line should there be one offering to hold someone's place should they need a bathroom break or just needs to to sit down for a few minutes. Yes my vote is important but so is everyone else's!
I cannot stress strongly how important it is that everyone cast their vote nor my disdain those who shirk that responsibility. Do your part and vote but also do what you can to see all others do as well be it driving people to the polls, volunteering as a poll worker, take an extra bottle of water with you to share with someone else in line or whatever. Remember this is the most important election of your life until the next election which will be the most important election in your life and so on.