Why+Do+We+Vote?

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 * DOES YOUR VOTE COUNT? **

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= = = = =** Top 10 reasons TO vote **=
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= = = = =**Top 10 reasons NOT to vote**=
 * So you can decide. Why let other people decide what is best for you when you have a voice: the vote.
 * It's your right. Young people, women and underrepresented groups all fought hard for the right to vote. Even today there are countries where people are still fighting for the right to vote. Vote in honor of those who can't.
 * Representation. Does it seem as if politicians don't "get" you? Want politicians in office who represent your needs and concerns? Then vote.
 * To bust the stereotype! Some adults think, "Young people are lazy, they don't care about their communities, they don't vote." Prove them wrong.
 * If you don't vote, someone else will. Our government was designed for citizen participation, so if you don't vote - other people are going to make the decisions for you.
 * Every vote counts. The 2004 Governor's election proved how close things can get. Every vote counts.
 * It's your money. The county commissioners, governor, state treasurer, legislators, President and members of Congress you vote for will decide how to spend your money. Vote for those that agree with your point of view.
 * You won't always be young. Will social security be there when you need it?
 * Save the world. The air, the land, the water--we need them all.
 * It's your backyard. Crime prevention, laws and law enforcement, safe and affordable homes, traffic patterns, schools, parks and recreation.n


 * You refuse to vote until your dog can vote too.
 * You're in prison.
 * There is no free food involved.
 * You don't think exercising your right to vote is worth the price of a stamp.
 * You are under 18 years old.
 * You feel guilty when the person you voted against loses.
 * You object to the democratic form of government.
 * Rock musicians and movie stars haven't told you how to vote yet.
 * You are too busy playing video games to change the world.
 * You're not actually a resident of the USA-you're a Martian waiting for the mother ship to return.

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Obviously, voting isn't something limited to one demographic of people. There is no one group excluded or one group that chooses not to participate more so than others, this is everyone's sport. The right to vote has been hard one by all of your ancestors and it is one that each American should take advantage of.

Citations: http://www.thenorthstarnews.com/Issue.aspx?ID=2011-06-30 http://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/just4you/top10.aspx