“I’m so fed up, so I’m not going to vote”

Yesterday, we were at the post office taking a picture of my brother mailing in his first ballot, and an man who was just backing up his car to leave smiled and asked what the occasion was.  I explained and he said, “At my age you don’t recognize any of the people on the ballot, so I just voted for Initiative 933 for property rights.”  After I talked with him about how all the candidate races were important and that there were some really good candidates this year, he said, “I stopped voting for any of the candidates a while ago.  The problem is, they promise all this stuff when they’re campaigning, but when they’re elected they don’t do what they said they’d do. ”  He has a point, and I agreed with him, but noted that this year their were some really good candidates running that I knew would do what they promised.  I also said, “If you are frustrated about the government, that’s why you vote, to vote in those that will represent you, to get out the ones you don’t like.”  I could tell he was listening, but from his expressions, he understood, but wasn’t willing to accept it.  He replied, “I’m only going to vote a few more years until my retirement and then drop voting all together, and go fish on my boat.”  I was dieing inside, and said what I could about how voting is important and a privilege, while he was leaving. 

This story is probably happening right now, as I write.  This is something that many are experiencing right now.  So, here’s the answer:  If you are not happy with what’s happening in the government, then the best way to change it is to vote!  By not voting, you are not only giving up one of the greatest and most important powers you have as a citizen of the United States, but you are allowing others to be elected that you don’t want, will make bills that don’t support your beliefs, or raise taxes, or make a decision you don’t agree with.  Obviously some of the people being elected are not the ones you want, but because you give up your privilege, you don’t even help the candidates who will represent you, who have the right focus, and who are zealous to go to Olympia to work for you!  So, vote in the people that will uphold your beliefs and impact the government in a positive way!  Put in the good guys and take out the bad guys!

I don’t have time!!!  I’m busy, I have a family, I have to work, etc.  That’s what this blog is for!!!  That’s what I’m here for!  If you don’t have time, and your friends don’t either, tune them in on this blog.  All you have to do is look for the post subject Voting Recommendations, and follow the bolded words that I have recommended, research about, and see some of them at public meets, debates, etc.  I’ve given you my e-mail if you have questions and I’ve written long explanations on why you should vote for them (if not, e-mail me!).  If you don’t agree in following my recommendations without researching it first, I totally understand.  It doesn’t take very much time to research or read through the Voter’s Pamphlet.  Maybe one night, instead of watching TV, reading the newspaper, or extra things, you could research.  Voting is once a year and it impacts you, your life, your children’s future, and Washington’s future.  Think about it.  I encourage you to vote, and use your privilege as a citizen of the United States and make a difference in your State.

I will post more on this later, time is of the essence.