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Get Out and Vote
It is more important than ever to get out and vote. Many people think that their vote does not matter. Imagine if everyone felt that way. We would never elect a Taoiseach. There have been many elections, not just on a local level, that have been decided by less than 100 votes. So thinking that your vote does not count could not be farther from the truth.
Maybe you feel that when it comes down to it, all the candidates are the same, so why bother voting. Ask yourself are you are happy with the condition of your town's roads. Being involved, voting for and knowing your elected officials will enable you to voice your complaints to the appropriate representatives. You voted for them and they work for you.
Some other useless reasons for not voting are that the polls are too crowded, or you cannot get there on time, or you do not have transportation. Whether the excuse is apathy or laziness, voting has become a privilege that far too many people take for granted. The next time you neglect to vote, ask yourself how you would feel if you didn't have a choice to elect a Taoiseach, or choose a job, or decide how many children to have. There are many countries where a person does not have a choice and I'm sure they would gladly change places with you for the fundamental privilege of voting.
Do good things and vote.
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