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I believe every citizen of the world deserves to have a voice in how they are governed, how their societies are shaped. It may not take the same exact form of our democracy – but make no mistake – the world is envious of the system of government we have.

I am told the 2004 presidential election had approximately a sixty percent turnout. And that often fewer than forty percent of voters participate in Congressional elections. Don’t let a minority make your decisions for you.

Don’t listen to pollsters, pundits or exit polls. As I said in an earlier post, these people all have their own agendas. Make your own decisions based on you, your family and your country’s needs.

“Nobody makes a greater mistake than he who does nothing because he could only do a little.” Edmund Burke

I will be the first to admit there have been one or two times in my voting history when I’ve not voted, (I am 65 now), mostly due to cynicism. No matter the reason, I’ve always regretted those one or two times. Refusing to vote was not the right way.

“The American citizen must be made aware that today a relatively small group of people is proclaiming its purposes to be the will of the People. That elitist approach to government must be repudiated.” Unknown

ps: Ever worked a polling place? If not, give it a go. I always found it rewarding when I have done so.

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