Reading statistical analyses after every election, I find the numbers of people who fail to vote appalling. Rather than wax poetic about those who’ve given their all to defend our right to exercise this franchise, I offer:
If Jesus Christ were elected to public office, outcries would be deafening. Half of the electorate would howl that he’s too liberal, giving free bread, fish, and wine to the masses. The other half would bemoan him for being too demanding with a list of rules to live by, insisting that everyone attend his rallies every weekend, and donate to his cause. To paraphrase the old saying, “you can’t please all of the people all of the time.”
We live in rapidly changing times, and critical issues face our great democracy. It matters not which side of the aisle you sit on. It does matter that you sit in your personal aisle, fill out your ballot, and use the prepaid envelope to vote. If you refuse to vote, save the registrar’s office the cost of mailing the ballot; call the office and order your registration to be canceled. Exercise your right and vote!
