GMACK24
11-01-2004, 08:49 AM
Get out there and Vote!
The right to vote for the leaders of our state and nation is a freedom that separates our country from so many others in the world. In order for democracy to work in America, people must exercise this privilege.
Voting is a way to have a voice in our government. Whether you want to ensure that your children receive the best education; or that you will collect your social security benefits upon retirement; or that your taxes will support research for life-threatening diseases; our leaders, whether it be your local mayor or the President, make decisions that affect your life.
Yet, the small percentage of Americans that exercise their right to vote is startling. Voter turnout has dramatically decreased during the past 25 years, especially among our country's youth:
The right to vote for the leaders of our state and nation is a freedom that separates our country from so many others in the world. In order for democracy to work in America, people must exercise this privilege.
Voting is a way to have a voice in our government. Whether you want to ensure that your children receive the best education; or that you will collect your social security benefits upon retirement; or that your taxes will support research for life-threatening diseases; our leaders, whether it be your local mayor or the President, make decisions that affect your life.
Yet, the small percentage of Americans that exercise their right to vote is startling. Voter turnout has dramatically decreased during the past 25 years, especially among our country's youth: