Today is Election Day. OK, that’s not really a surprise. But, just in case there is someone who hasn’t seen one of the seemingly millions of TV ads, heard the radio ads, read the print ads, or received political emails, Facebook posts, mailers, or phone calls, I thought I would let you know.
Yes, we’re all tired of the barrage of campaign related messages. But, please don’t lose the most important message of all: if you haven’t voted early, today is the day to vote!
Election Day is one of the greatest privileges of being an American. In this country, each individual citizen has a say – in the form of their vote – in local, state and national government leaders, policies, priorities and direction.
Many people believe that our right to vote was guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution by our founding fathers. Not s0. Originally, (with just a few exceptions) you had to be a white male landowner to cast a ballot.
Our right to vote today was hard fought and hard won since these United States of America was established 236 years ago. Timeline highlights include: in the mid-1800s, all white males over 21; in the late 1800s, regardless of religious affiliation; in the early 1900s, women; in the 1960s, minority voters; in the 1970s, those not able to read and, finally, citizens at least 18 years of age.
Honor all those who fought and died for this right by going to the polls today. Shape the future for our children by voting today. Have your say by casting your ballot.
Please. Vote. There is too much at stake to just leave it up to others.
