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Today is a very important day for us as Americans. Today is the day for all those 18 and over to get out and let your voice be heard through your vote! I can't begin to stress how important it is to not be content to just sit home on your bum. When you don't vote, you're gambling not only with your future but your family's future as well.
Today, we're not just voting for who our next president should be. We're voting on congressional representatives, policies and some states are voting on gay marriage. I urge you to take a few minutes to read up on each candidate and vote for the one whose platform you feel in your heart is best. Voting is good but an informed vote is better.
I voted early and I am glad that my voice was heard. I'm blessed to have had my kids there to witness the process. Exercising their right to vote is definitely something I want them to be passionate about it. We love to look at the Civil Rights Movement as being something that happened way back when. However, if you think about it's not that far back. Heck, in some ways we're still fighting for equality.
My women certainly know how hard it is to be considered equal. We're constantly being referred to as the weaker sex or too emotional or too soft. Well, ladies make sure you speak up at the polls. I'm hoping the next time we vote for President, we'll be electing our very first female president into office. Yes, I'm keeping hope alive on that!
There's just so much riding on your votes. There are so many people who sacrificed their lives, safety and families to get us to this day. Please, please, please go and voice your opinion and concerns through your vote today. And if you know of someone without a ride, volunteer to take them to the polls with you.
Be an example. Be a light. Vote!
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