More Gripe about Voting
I know a woman... who is a Republican... who LOVES Barack Obama... but won't vote for him because he is a Democrat.
Really? Yes.
Rather than list the things I find insulting about that scenario, I'd love to hear your thoughts. I'm finding that there are many people in America who plan to vote for their party line, even if they disagree with the current Presidential candidate for their party. Why is that?
As a first-time voter, I probably have no room to talk. I've not used my right to vote since I turned 18; namely because I have been so turned off by political adds, political jokes, political bull malarky that I chose not to support the chaos we call elections. Now that I'm learning how important it is to voice my opinion by casting my vote, I'm learning that people abuse their right to vote each time.
By abuse, I mean they don't think about why they are voting for a given candidate. They checked off a box when they first registered to vote... and for whatever reason they refuse to merge from that party line. Even if they feel the other candidate is a better candidate. Why is that?!?!?!
Why do some people make a hard and fast rule that they have to vote for the candidate who matches the box on their voter card forever more? I have a hard time respecting the 'lack of decision' to vote for your party if it means you are simply voting for your party... not because you think that candidate is the best option to lead our nation into a better future.
(sigh) Think... please. I respect those voters who take the time to learn about the candidates and support the individual who they deem to be the best person to lead and guide America. It is such an honor to be able to vote in this democratic process, to speak your voice, to help make history. Please take it seriously. Please vote with your brain, and not just what your voter registration card tells you.
Really? Yes.
Rather than list the things I find insulting about that scenario, I'd love to hear your thoughts. I'm finding that there are many people in America who plan to vote for their party line, even if they disagree with the current Presidential candidate for their party. Why is that?
As a first-time voter, I probably have no room to talk. I've not used my right to vote since I turned 18; namely because I have been so turned off by political adds, political jokes, political bull malarky that I chose not to support the chaos we call elections. Now that I'm learning how important it is to voice my opinion by casting my vote, I'm learning that people abuse their right to vote each time.
By abuse, I mean they don't think about why they are voting for a given candidate. They checked off a box when they first registered to vote... and for whatever reason they refuse to merge from that party line. Even if they feel the other candidate is a better candidate. Why is that?!?!?!
Why do some people make a hard and fast rule that they have to vote for the candidate who matches the box on their voter card forever more? I have a hard time respecting the 'lack of decision' to vote for your party if it means you are simply voting for your party... not because you think that candidate is the best option to lead our nation into a better future.
(sigh) Think... please. I respect those voters who take the time to learn about the candidates and support the individual who they deem to be the best person to lead and guide America. It is such an honor to be able to vote in this democratic process, to speak your voice, to help make history. Please take it seriously. Please vote with your brain, and not just what your voter registration card tells you.
Comments
Ok - so he's not ghetto, and neither am I. Crossing my fingers for history - and not a woman in the oval office, but the nation's first black man.
(Obviously, that isn't the reason I am voting for him!)