November 5, 2012

10 Reasons to Vote

By Joe

1. So you can complain
If you love to complain in order to see changes, voting is for you. 

2. It’s your right

Others died for this privilege and now it’s your right. 

3. Representation

Who’s representing you? Find out and make sure your concerns are their concerns. 

4. It’s your duty

“Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” – John F. Kennedy. 

5. More federal money …

for higher education funding, youth programs, the environment, HIV/AIDS or breast cancer research, whatever your cause.

6. To cancel out someone’s vote

In disagreement with your parents or friends on certain issues? Cancel them out.

7. To bust the stereotype

Young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 are said to not care about the issues. Prove them wrong!

8. If you don’t, someone else will

Why would you want someone else deciding what’s best for you?

9. Every vote counts

Remember the 2000 Election controversy?

10. Make some noise!

Your opinions matter. It’s time to be heard.

If you have not voted early, please go vote tomorrow. It is our civic duty, and we cant afford to lose that right because we are too lazy to go vote.

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About Joe

I began my life in the South and for five years lived as a closeted teacher, but am now making a new life for myself as an oral historian in New England. I think my life will work out the way it was always meant to be. That doesn't mean there won't be ups and downs; that's all part of life. It means I just have to be patient. I feel like October 7, 2015 is my new birthday. It's a beginning filled with great hope. It's a second chance to live my life…not anyone else's. My profile picture is "David and Me," 2001 painting by artist Steve Walker. It happens to be one of my favorite modern gay art pieces. View all posts by Joe

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5 responses to “10 Reasons to Vote”

• Coop
  November 5th, 2012 at 8:27 am

  Couldn't say it better myself. 🙂

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• silvereagle
  November 5th, 2012 at 8:50 am

  VOTE!!!It is your RIGHT.It is your OBLIGATION!!!!!

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• Will
  November 5th, 2012 at 8:53 am

  Bravo! BUT, if you are LGBT the most important reason of all to vote is to prevent the clock being turned back to the early 1990s or even back to Stonewall in this nation and/or individual states where the forces of reaction and bigotry are just waiting to gain validation and support from a Romney victory.

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• Loki's Log
  November 5th, 2012 at 4:58 pm

  I nominate you for the hottest smartie in the country.

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• JoeBlow
  November 5th, 2012 at 7:28 pm

  Thanks, everyone, and Will, you are absolutely right.Loki, you're too sweet.

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