Why is it important to vote? Well, it's pretty simple. It's important because we have the right to do so. Many people in many other countries do not have the luxury of voting for their national leaders. There are so many people from history who have sacrificed everything, including their lives for a Democracy-based government that is by the people and for the people.
It's election day today in the United States of America. I have already voted. I did so about a month ago since I am not registered to vote where I currently live. I ordered an absentee ballot from the county I used to live in.
Although I am all for exercising my right to vote and get excited about doing so, I can say in all honesty I cannot wait for this day to be over. I have fought and fought with myself over who I was going to vote for, and I cannot say whether or not I have made the right decision. I have a feeling, deep down, that I did make the right decision. And maybe it was for all the right reasons, but at the same time, my vote went against a lot of the morals I uphold.
I am tired of a two-party political system that constantly bickers back and forth about issues. I would be much happier if there were a candidate that encompassed all I could ask for. I would want them to push for equality among the people of this country (in terms of gay rights, women's rights, etc) all the while making sure they are doing what they need to do to keep this country out of dire straights and on top of the economic food chain. We used to be up there, but in recent years, we have fallen short of that and have since been struggling to keep our heads above water.
I actually found all of that in Gary Johnson. If he would come and run for Governor of Iowa, heck yeah, I would vote for him. He was one of the candidates for President as well, but as much as I wanted to vote for him, it wouldn't necessarily be a wasted vote, but if I wanted someone in particular to win, I needed to vote for one of the front runners. Maybe in 2016, he will run again, and I will be able to vote for him.
However; I find it very troubling when people uphold their political beliefs so much, they are willing to get verbally and physically violent with others. Do you really think you are going to change someones mind through your harsh words? Probably not. I have been keeping my vote a secret because, first of all, it is no one's business who I voted for, and secondly I don't want to get into any political arguments with anyone as of right now. I told a friend and my mother that I would tell them who I voted for after the election was all said and done and the next President of the United States was revealed. So, I hope they are ready to hear it.
I also don't feel I need to justify who I voted for. I made the decision myself, and if that is what I want, then so be it. If my candidate wins, then all that happens afterwards is what I deserve for voting for them. If my candidate doesn't win, then I have all the right in the world to complain when the candidate who did win starts to disappoint the country.
I will not reveal too much more right now. I have been on a few-day hiatus since I don't have access to internet at my house yet and we have actually been busy at work. Hopefully, tomorrow after our next leader is decided, I will write a short blog about who I voted for and give a little of an explanation. Until then, I shall leave you all in the dark.
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