some thoughts on nov.2nd
Current Song: Flying High - Jem [
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Current Mood: Concerned
Election time is coming up. Which means this is a good time for people to give a shit about what's going on in their country (which also means that most won't). Regardless of what you believe, it is vital that you express your opinion formally. Get your ass off your chair, go and spend five minutes helping decide how this country is going to be run. Especially if it seems hopeless. The more your vote is in the minority, the more eagerly you should express it. Don't vote for the winner, vote for what you believe. That's what the system needs to work, and maybe, just maybe, the multitudes of third-party candidates will get some much needed help in the way of votes.
Please, for the sake of everyone, don't cry foul at the election process. Accept the results of the election, investigate charges of fraud afterwards, and go after those who are trying to cheat the system. Don't blame the parties for the actions of their fanatics. We need unity more than we need either major party to win. We need unity more than anything. We need to trust our system, play fair with each other, and work for a better future.
I'm not saying this out of misguided patriotism, because there is nothing misguided about it. We live in a great country, that can only remain great if the people who live here give their greatness to the whole. You should be more noble during the election year, more honest, more introspective, more constructive, more postive. You should not be snippy, partisan, biased, underhanded, or dismissive. You should believe what you belive, and accept that others may disagree, and support everyone who has an opinion to express.
If you have anything to do with the election process, you should be as honest as possible about performing your duties without fraud and bias. You should not be looking to cry foul, nor should you be seeking to defraud our system. When the system is defrauded, it breaks down. When the system doesn't work, then democracy has failed. It's as simple as that.
Please post this if you have a blog, or write something similar, or link to this post, or something. Help get the word out. Thanks
