Monday, October 20, 2008

POLITICS - On Voting, Personal Comment

My personal view on voting is very simple. It is not just a Constitutional Right, but an obligation.

We, as citizens of the United States of America cannot really claim true citizenship if we do not exercise our control of government (at all levels) by voting.

Also, voting IS very important. Especially when you consider that in any election your vote includes local and state issues, as well as federal issues. It's the local/state issues that will have a direct impact on how you live.

Yes, I acknowledge that you also have a Right NOT to vote. The question is, are you a good, true citizen if you do not vote? Do you have the ethical right to complain about government if you do not vote? These are questions each voter needs to ask themselves, and answer.

Please VOTE in every election; local, state, or federal.

Note I have just voted in Election '08 since, in California, I'm registered as a Permanent Absentee Voter.

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