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My dad has recently befriended an Indian man from his work. They have become fairly close - talking about everything from raising kids, to religion, to politics. He was born and raised in India and is Zoroastrian. (Look it up.) He calls my dad the "redneck." Which is hilarious. Because my dad is anything but. Anyway, my dad recently told me about a conversation he had with his friend about voting this coming November. The Indian friend (I forget his name so I apologize for referring to him as the Indian man/friend.) said to my dad, "I'm just so excited. I've never gotten to vote before."
Talk about some perspective, right?
I've seen and heard a million complaints about election season. From televised debates and polarizing commercials to cardboard mailers and door-to-door visits from candidates, so many Americans are fed up with it all. But perhaps we need a little perspective.
So many in our world never have the chance to vote. They don't get a say in how their governments are run. They don't get to voice their opinion. They don't get to be a part of changing their child's future.
But we do. It's something that makes this country great. Voting is such a wonderful privilege, something we should do with honor. Something we should be incredibly thankful for.
I remember the first time I got to vote. I was in high school, nearly the only one in my group of peers who was old enough. I didn't know much about politics then, but I still did my research and made sure to cast my ballot.
Regardless of your party affiliation or your distrust in the American government, you should vote. You get a voice, and that's more than what hundreds of millions of people in this world have.
Talk about some perspective, right?
I've seen and heard a million complaints about election season. From televised debates and polarizing commercials to cardboard mailers and door-to-door visits from candidates, so many Americans are fed up with it all. But perhaps we need a little perspective.
So many in our world never have the chance to vote. They don't get a say in how their governments are run. They don't get to voice their opinion. They don't get to be a part of changing their child's future.
But we do. It's something that makes this country great. Voting is such a wonderful privilege, something we should do with honor. Something we should be incredibly thankful for.
I remember the first time I got to vote. I was in high school, nearly the only one in my group of peers who was old enough. I didn't know much about politics then, but I still did my research and made sure to cast my ballot.
Regardless of your party affiliation or your distrust in the American government, you should vote. You get a voice, and that's more than what hundreds of millions of people in this world have.
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In the coming weeks, I'll be writing a little more about politics and the upcoming elections. I hope this space can be a place of progress and discussion, rather than a place polarization or argument. Are you with me?
-L
