Why Should We Vote To Vote
Why I voted? Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter.” Depending on the situation silence can be providential or catastrophic. When you become silent of things that that are vital your point won’t matter. Voting is defined as a formal expression of opinion or choice, either positive or negative, made by an individual or body of individuals. Voting is important because you are expressing your opinion and making your voice be heard. Many people choose not to vote every election because, they believe that their vote does not count. But in fact it does. If you don’t vote, then you can’t complain if things go south. Being in a country whose government revolves around elections and democracy; as Americans we should state our concerns.
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When the United states was formed mainly Caucasian males were allowed to vote. African Americans who were freed could also vote. However, slaves were forbidden to vote because they were considered property. The biggest challenge was that woman and African Americans fought and died just to vote. But over time things changed for the good. Thanks to the 15th Amendment people of all race, religions, and wealth are now allowed to vote. In the recent election I did exercise my right to vote. As an African American, it is very important that I vote just because of who they were. I say that because, there was a point in time where my blacks were not allowed to vote. It is such a great feeling to vote, to have a say in something that matters. Being 18 and voting for the first time it was essential that I vote; it was my duty as a citizen. Many Americans ask themselves why Vote? “There is not point, my vote won’t count. Over all, voting is something that everyone should participate.
When the United states was formed mainly Caucasian males were allowed to vote. African Americans who were freed could also vote. However, slaves were forbidden to vote because they were considered property. The biggest challenge was that woman and African Americans fought and died just to vote. But over time things changed for the good. Thanks to the 15th Amendment people of all race, religions, and wealth are now allowed to vote. In the recent election I did exercise my right to vote. As an African American, it is very important that I vote just because of who they were. I say that because, there was a point in time where my blacks were not allowed to vote. It is such a great feeling to vote, to have a say in something that matters. Being 18 and voting for the first time it was essential that I vote; it was my duty as a citizen. Many Americans ask themselves why Vote? “There is not point, my vote won’t count. Over all, voting is something that everyone should participate.