Top Reasons Why You Should Vote

With a presidential election coming fast and in a little over a years time, it's time to look back at what has been going on. Perhaps the biggest question on people's minds is "Why should I vote?"

In many countries that run as a democracy, its people are given the right to choose who should be leading them. This is a privilege and this is also a great example to others about how the country is run. Of course, it's easier to not vote at all because the process can be very tedious from registration to the actual voting itself. Many countries around the world can only dream of the privilege of casting a vote. Here, it is only a matter of sacrificing a few dollars and some time. Think of the price you may pay by not voting and seeing people you don't want, run your country.

Many of the youth today in America would rather not vote, which is quite a tragedy. This wouldn't be the scenario if people started to educate on the importance of voting. In fact, the issues often presented on elections affect the youth of America, such as education standards and budgets, medical issues, etc. Other major issues affecting the youth today include the war in Iraq, employment, and environmental concerns. It is a shame that every election year, the number of youth over 18 years old does not take the chance and cast their vote.

A democracy can only work if a majority (if not all) of its citizens get together and make it work. By getting people of all genders and ages to vote, a difference can be made on the choosing of a great leader. One vote can make a difference and every vote counts (remember what happened in Florida). Another reason why votes are important is that it gives people the right to present issues on government decisions and what not. If you don't vote, your integrity is at stake if you start complaining about what the country does or what it does not do. If you really want the right to complain and to get things fixed, then vote and keep your integrity intact as an individual.

At the end of the day, if you are over 18 and you know what you want for your country, then you should vote. Vote because you can cast a vote legally. Show that you care for the democracy that you live in by being an active participant in something that is so simple. It's is just about making a choice. Whether it is the right choice or not depends on how much you do care. Voting is a powerful way of voicing out your opinions on how you want your democracy to be run and who should lead it. With the coming elections, now is the time to do your research and look at all your options. Cast your vote when the day comes and encourage others to do so as well.