Why You Should Vote This November

Why You Should Vote This November Photo from Flickr.com by Walt Stoneburner However, you as a student should vote, and here is why. Learning something in the process. Instead of passively standing by, you will actively take a stance in trying to shape the future of this nation, and by doing so, learn a lot about others views and your own. These issues DO pertain to us as students. Think of it as the country you will inherit when you graduate and move into the so-called real world. If youve ever complained about something or blamed something on the government, now is the chance to have those opinions voiced. Also, vote now or forever hold your peace if you do choose not to vote and then you choose not to praise or complain about political decisions. Democracy only works if everyone speaks. You may think My vote wont count. Remember Florida? Every vote counts. Even if your vote is a murmur, a sea of murmurs becomes a powerful, unified shout. Rule of the people doesnt work if the people dont care. Exercising a fundamental right that is denied to many living in this country. As a U.S. citizen, you have the privilege of being born with the right to vote. The 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th amendments to the Constitution and countless leaders have fought for this right, and some are still fighting. In some countries, youth just like you fight and die for this right.  Vote because you can. I encourage you to vote this fall because you do have a voice that should be used. Step up to the plate and make a stand!