I have never been a very political person, and I am NOT the person to get in to any kind of political debate with, but I felt inspired to share my two cents today.FIVE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SEVEN votes determined the last election.
That's it.
Even though I've made it pretty obvious who I am supporting, my goal here is not to get people to vote for my candidate. Honestly, I just want people to realize that their vote DOES MATTER.
For the first time in history, we have an African American candidate for president, and for the second time, a female candidate for vice president. That alone should provide some motivation.
What it comes down to is the fact that we are lucky enough to live in a country in which we have been given the gift of voting. There are many countries out there that do not give citizens this seemingly basic right. Ultimately, no matter how corrupt you think our country is, or how many problems you believe we have, your vote makes a difference, and is the only tool we have to promote positive change. What is the point in throwing up your hands and just giving in to the powers that be?
If nothing else, vote simply because you CAN. If you give up that right, you may one day end up in a country where you no longer even have that option. Trust me, it has happened before.
