The 'ayes' have it

Friday, February 3, 2006

Most of us grew up in this land of democracy taking for granted the right to vote. It is imprinted upon us from an early age that when a decision is to be made, you vote on it. It can be major federal election, or something as basic and simple as a vote in your favorite club with an easy yea or nay voice vote. In either case, we take our voting privileges as a right of citizenship. Recent elections in America have shown an alarming tendency for voters to skip their constitutional birthright. One can only surmise the indetermanent number of reasons for this lack of dedication to civil obligation. I have heard a multitude of grounds voiced by those who need give their excuses. It matters not to me how acceptable the alibi may be, it is an excuse nonetheless.

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