Alright, let’s talk about this votin’ thing, you know? Folks keep jabberin’ about it, “vote or die,” they say. Well, I ain’t plannin’ on dyin’ anytime soon, so I guess I gotta figure this out.
What’s all the fuss about votin’ anyway? They say it’s about pickin’ the folks who run things. You know, the president, the senators, all them big shots in the city. I reckon it’s important, ’cause these folks make decisions that affect all of us, even out here in the sticks.
I heard tell that votin’ impacts the future. That makes sense, I guess. If we pick good people, maybe things will get better. Maybe they’ll fix them roads, the ones all full of potholes that shake your teeth loose. And maybe they’ll do somethin’ about the price of groceries, Lord knows they’re sky high these days. Lettin’ other people make choices for you ain’t a good idea, if you don’t choose you don’t get a say, and in the end you’ll be the one complainin’.
Now, some folks say their vote don’t matter. They say it’s just one little vote in a sea of millions. But I figure every little bit helps. It’s like plantin’ a garden. One seed might not seem like much, but if you plant enough of ’em, you can grow a whole field of corn. Same with votin’, I reckon. Every vote is a seed, and if enough of us plant them seeds, we can grow somethin’ good.
- Who can vote? Well, I ain’t exactly sure, but I think you gotta be a grown-up and a citizen. And you gotta be registered, whatever that means. I heard they send you a little card, and you take that card with you to the votin’ place.
- Where do you vote? They got these votin’ places all over the place. Schools, churches, sometimes even the fire station. You gotta find the one closest to you. They usually send you a letter tellin’ you where to go. If not, ask around, someone always knows where to go.
- When do you vote? They have these elections every so often. Sometimes it’s for president, sometimes it’s for other folks. They usually have the votin’ on a Tuesday. Don’t be late though, they close up on time and you’ll just have to wait till next time.
Protectin’ your voter rights, that’s another thing they talk about. I ain’t sure what all that means, but I guess it means makin’ sure everyone gets a chance to vote. No cheatin’, no funny business. Fair and square, that’s how it should be. Everyone has the right to say what they want, votin’ is just doin’ that but in a more serious way.
I also heard that your voice may be missin’ if you don’t vote. That kinda makes you think, don’t it? If you don’t speak up, nobody knows what you want. It’s like bein’ at a family dinner, if you don’t say you want some pie, you ain’t gonna get no pie. Simple as that really.
So, I guess I’m gonna go vote. It seems like the right thing to do. It ain’t always easy, mind you. Sometimes you gotta wait in line, sometimes the choices are hard. But it’s worth it, I reckon. It’s our chance to make a difference, even if it’s just a small one. Better to have tried then to just sit at home and complain that nothing is gettin’ done.
And let me tell you somethin’ else. Don’t let anyone tell you who to vote for. You do your own thinkin’. You listen to what them candidates have to say, and you decide for yourself who’s gonna do the best job. Don’t let them TV ads or them fancy talkin’ folks sway you. Use your own head, that’s what it’s there for. And if someone tells you to vote for someone else just politely tell them to mind their business, cause at the end of the day you’re the one who’s got to live with the consequences.
So, there you have it. That’s my take on this votin’ thing. It ain’t rocket science, but it’s important. So go on out there and make your voice heard. Vote or die, they say. Well, I ain’t plannin’ on dyin’, so I guess I’m gonna vote. And you should too.
Tags: Voting, Election, Voter Rights, US Politics, Future, Citizen, Make a Difference
