Vote!

Okay people! Tuesday is Election Day! Please vote! I looked up a sample ballot from my district the other day to know who is up for what, and to see about their issues, because, yes--I admit, my knowledge of issues and the candidates was pretty pathetic. The thing is, we as Americans are so apathetic! We seem to forget that the fathers of our contry 230 years ago fought for freedom and the right to vote during the American Revolution. Regardless of how you feel about Iraq, the fact of the matter is we are there. In addition, how amazing is it to see the Iraqi citizens go vote? Their excitement, I'm sure is similar to that of American citizens 200 years ago, following the American Revolution victory. Anyway, we are there in Iraq, and our apathy, not to mention our lack of knowledge of current issues, certainly does not set a good example. We say we support our troops, why not support our troops by excersising our right to vote, which, in addition to the war on terror, of course is what they have fought so gallantly for in Iraq.