With every thing that’s going on in our world we need to take a step back and really think about our future; if you have kids their future, your parents/grandparents future, even your neighbors future. Lets help make a difference in our communities this year with the general election. It may seem like a while from now but if your really think about it, time flies. The general election will be right around the corner before you even know it. Don’t let it get closer to the month of November before you get your registration taken care of. If you can vote, VOTE! and if you can’t vote then let’s educate ourselves because in all honesty this year was a wake up call for me, I’ve never voted in a general election (was too proud and didn’t think it mattered) and I’m just now coming around to understanding how important it is to do so. For the future of mine.
Here are five reasons why you should get registered and vote:
1. An Opportunity For Change.
You are not required to vote, but if you dislike the leaders who represent you or your ideas and interests and you think it’s time for a change than you should definitely take the time to research the people running for office and find out whether they seek the same ideas and interests as you.
2. Your Vote Matters.
When you don’t vote, you are allowing others to choose and speak for you. You are giving up your voice so that someone else decides for you on how you want things done. This is your life, when you choose not to vote, you’re not rebelling you’re just surrendering. Many people died for the right to vote.
3. Don’t Vote, Don’t Complain.
I’m not saying you can’t complain but if you want to express yourself, than I suggest you vote.
4. Benefits To Voting.
“THIS IS AMERICA” You get to choose your own government and who represents it.
5. The Youth Depends On You.
Be a role model because people (your children, younger siblings) are watching you to see how you do what you do when you do what you do, do make a plan to vote. So that when it’s time for the youth to vote that they know where to look for support.
I hope you too will come to understanding the power of your VOTE.
I’ll leave you with this…
“It’s time now for you and me to become more politically mature and realize what the ballot is for; what we’re supposed to get when we cast a ballot; and that if we don’t cast a ballot, it’s going to end up in a situation where we’re going to have to cast a bullet. It’s either a ballot or a bullet,” the “Ballot or the Bullet” speech by Malcolm X in 1964.
Don’t know how to get started? Here’s a link to show you how to register to vote and deadlines in your state.