Thursday, October 2, 2008

For Those Not Yet Registered to Vote

Never before has an election seemed more inextricably linked to the everyday lives of the American citizens. Possibly because we have recently been handed direct proof of what happens when apathy gets the best of us, and we just sit back and allow others to make decisions for us. 

Last election only 64% of the population voted. And, to break that down even further, only 47% of those aged 18-24 turned out to vote. Ironically, that is also the age group of most of the people being killed now in the Iraq war. 

The current administration has spent eight years treating the public like children. Hiding information, and ignoring it as if we are unable to put forth thoughts of our own. If you don't vote, you prove them right. So get out there and register. I promise you it's worth the paperwork. 

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