Voting We Could Make the Difference

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Why do I have to vote? Nobody knows me! I am just one person! If I vote or not, it will not be a significant difference! These are a few arguments because a lot of people do not go to polls and vote on election days; however, this year it is more important to do it because Only 19.9 percent of Americans 18 to 29 years old cast ballots in November 2014, according to U.S. Census data.  That percentage is low.

The vote is the voice of society.  It is through vote that we can be able to express our concerns and it is a privilege of the democracy system, which many countries do not have. "Voting is the process used to elect people for offices such as mayor, governor or President. Voting is also used to decide important questions (to create and/or change laws). Voting gives you a chance to be heard.”  According Barry M. Shalinsky Director of 2012 Voter Independence Project. When voter turn out is low, the elect government does not represents people’s desire and does not run according to the voice of the people.  As https://www.theodysseyonline.com says. 

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To reach the right to decide who will be our representatives had a big price.  A lot of people died around the world while they fought for the privilege of suffrage. 

Voting can express complain, disagree, duty, obtain more money for education, health care, social security, jobs, and other facilities. So “Voting is your right and your responsibility as a citizen of the United States. You can help select the officials who make laws, design programs and spend tax dollars. You can vote for people who agree with your ideas about health care, education, housing, jobs, transportation, other services and taxes. Your vote is secret. Nobody will know how you vote unless you choose to tell them.” said Shalinsky. 

When we vote, we are heard.  Because through the vote we show our feelings and thought, most politicians are more aware of the importance of minorities in sustaining society as Barry M. Shalinsky said,  “you care about what happens in the community and in the world. You want to set a good example. You want your voice to be heard. If you do not vote, you are letting others decide for you, and you have to live with their decisions. Every opinion counts. Your Vote Matters!” 

            Keeping democracy strong, as a big conquest required the people to be in contact with the law, the politician and the whole system.  Voting is the best way for citizens keeps under control, their society and changes when they are needed. If each one does not do it, someone else will do it.  Then, who did not do it, could not complain about what happens.