Election Day.
Go vote. Regardless of who you planned on voting for, regardless of who you
say you're voting for, regardless of whether or not you are confident in your candidate, just vote. If the last presidential election taught us anything, it's that your vote really
does count. Thus far I've avoided talking about the election here. Most of you know I'm voting for
Kerry--I've tried to convince many of you to do the same. But this election has so many people divided that I decided to just stay out of all the debates here and not write about it. Since election day is finally here, it's time for the topic to be addressed.
This election has the potential to divide our country, our houses. Don't let it. Regardless of who wins or what your role was in that victory, don't allow it to tear people apart. Don't be afraid to share your views, but don't take it personally if people disagree with you. We learned this in kindergarden--play nice with one another.
The vast majority of you already know who you're voting for, and nothing I say here could affect that. And if you still haven't decided, good for you. It's easy to get swept away by other people's opinions and not take the time to think about what you want for yourself, and what you really believe. Think it over, review platforms, make a decision, and feel free to keep your decision to yourself.
While I was at the gym last night, I listened to the Presidential debates again on my
iPod (quick thanks to Mom & Dad for my iPod!). I've been speaking to enough undecided voters, that I wanted to listen one more time. I've never doubted who to vote for, despite the fact that in many ways I'm voting
against Bush rather than
for Kerry, but listening to them speak again reassured me that I'm making the correct decision. Kerry is the best choice for president.
I'm going to go to the polls, but I'll leave you with this:
"People often say that, in a democracy, decisions are made by a majority of the people. Of course, that is not true. Decisions are made by a majority of those who make themselves heard and who vote - a very different thing." ~~Walter H. Judd
Make yourself heard--vote.
