Monday, November 5, 2012

10 EXCUSES LOSERS DON'T VOTE

Yes, it IS a big deal. The 15th amendment gave it to African American males. It took another 50 years for women to have the privilege and nearly another 50 for 18 year olds to get the same. The right to vote has been earned and proctected by Consitutional amendments, Acts of Congress and Supreme Court decisions.

 It's your voice and voices are made to be heard. Don't succumb to any of the following reasons losers don't vote.

 1.  I am too reluctant to let total strangers see my driver's license or photo I.D. (didn't that bartender just see it this weekend?)

 2. I hate waiting in line? (but not for the latest phone.)
3.  I don't know anything about anyone who is seeking office (but I did vote in the latest American Idol finals)

 4. I don't know how to use the voting machines (but I can beat anyone at Halo 4)...Can you button your own clothing?

 5. I don't know where to vote (Seriously cave dwelling is no longer cool.)

 6. They don't have any Starbucks at the voting location (You are right and there are no refreshments, entertainment or prizes...just the chance to keep a freedom while you can)

 7. Being with a bunch of strangers means exposing myself to all types of germs (Does that restaurant, library, night club or party you attend have a germ free zone?)

 8. Only old people are running for office (yeah, like you are getting younger every day!)
9. Someone might see me and it might look bad for my image (because those pajama bottoms you where to every sporting event really elevate your status in everyone's eyes)

 10. It's only one vote and it doesn't make a difference.(Let's let everyone who thinks that see what type of a country we live in less than 10 years from now)

 Rutherford B Hayes (yeah, that's a real person) won his presidential bid by ONE vote. (maybe it was your great, great, great grandfather's but yours might be the ONE that makes a difference for your children, grandchildren or great great grandchildren.)

 Don't be a loser... USE YOUR VOICE and VOTE because you STILL CAN and that might not always be the story we tell.

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8 comments:

  1. Dangerous LindaNovember 5, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    WoW -- this seemed more condemning than inspiring to me...

    I will vote, because I was already planning to ;-)

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    1. UnknownNovember 6, 2012 at 12:41 PM

      Only condemning if you're a loser. Those who have some civic responsibility(like you) hardly need this post.

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  2. DebraNovember 6, 2012 at 1:37 AM

    Tell it girl!

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    1. UnknownNovember 6, 2012 at 12:38 PM

      Debra, thanks for stopping by. What more can I say that I haven't already!

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  3. Jessica MNovember 6, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    There's no excuse. Everyone should get out and vote...even if you don't live in a swing state and feel your vote probably means nothing it's the symbolism behind it at least. I'm voting! :)

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  4. UnknownNovember 6, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    Thanks for dropping by and sharing your thoughts, Jessica and for voting! :>)

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  5. Lynne WattsNovember 17, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    Well, for one I thought it was clever and funny not condemning... Another great post.

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    1. UnknownNovember 18, 2012 at 4:34 PM

      Thanks, Lynne. I don't know if it was necessarily clever but I hope it got a few people thinking about what they consider important. Appreciate you dropping by

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