TO MY FRIENDS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
The forthcoming national election in
America on November 8 is going to be a crucial decision day for American
voters.
The country appears to be polarized by two
distinct choices between the candidates, and the outcome will have serious
effects both inside and outside the USA. American voters should understand that their vote is very important, as it is in all democracies.
However, many people feel that their single
vote is unimportant, and will not affect the outcome – and in that view they
are wrong. Democracies are the refuge for fairness and provide the opportunity
for everyone to have an opinion.
In countries where voting is not
compulsory, like the USA, often people decline to go and vote for a number
of considerations. Perhaps neither candidate or their platform appeals to their
own view; perhaps they feel their vote is insignificant; perhaps it’s a
blizzard outside; or perhaps they are just lazy and take no interest in the
future of their country.
None of these explanations are a valid
reason why a vote should not be cast. Regardless of which candidate a voter
favors, every vote is important. It may appear that one candidate could win by
a landslide and a single vote will not make a difference, however, it is every
citizen’s duty to cast a vote – just to help keep democracy healthy.
Democracy thrives on the representation of
everyone in the community. If voters feel that the politicians which have been
elected are not suitable, they only have themselves to blame in most instances.
If politicians are elected by default, because there were not sufficient
opposing votes, then the voters who failed to cast a ballot must be held responsible.
*EVEN IN A NON-COMPULSORY SYSTEM IT IS
IMPORTANT TO RECORD THE FACT THAT YOU ATTENDED A POLLING BOOTH.
It is quite appropriate to abstain from
voting for either candidate, however it’s important to attend a polling place
and record an informal vote.
That way it is possible to calculate how many
voters cast a vote. This delivers important information about the popularity or
otherwise of candidates and their policies.
On November
8, make sure you go to a polling station and cast a ballot.
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