forum Please Vote!!!

Started November 05, 2018 by @Becfromthedead group

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I know a lot of this site is under voting age/not in the US, but if you are, and you can vote in the midterms tomorrow, please do! It's really important that your voice is heard and that you exercise your rights. There are too many young people that don't vote, and that's allowing the older generation to decide who's in the government, when we all deserve a chance to give input.
Also make sure that if you have local officials up for election or state/local issues, that you vote on those too. It may not be the kind of stuff you hear about in the news so often, but local government has more effects on your life than you realize, and probably even more than the national government does.

Thank you, Bec! We needed this :)

I'm glad to get out the message in any way I can since I'm really passionate about this sort of thing.

i’m definitely voting. And contrary to my lifelong beliefs, I might vote Democrat this time

I want to vote so much but sadly I am not eighteen yet

The least you can do is throw your support behind a certain candidate. That’s what I did before I turned 18………

believe me, I am

seems that you and I have similar interests

maybe so

I strongly dislike most of the candidates from the modern Democratic Party. They are too far to the left. We need some good centrist candidates

what do you mean by "left" (sorry if this comes across as accusatory, just curious)

why I say they are too far to the left is because they are calling for socialized medicine and other things that don’t match with The values of informed every day Americans

by socialized medicine do you mean like, obamacare?
because I , for one, (again, not accusatory sorry) think that free or reduced medical aid is a very good thing

EVERYONE VOTE I WONT TELL YOU WHO TO VOTE FOR JUST VOTEEEEEE
TAKE PART IN YOUR COUNTRY IF YOU LIVE IN AMERICA

I guess the reason there is the left versus right thing is because originally it was seen as right versus wrong. But now it’s about preserving the American way of life and keeping socialism from taking routes and destroying the country from within
and on the other side there’s the people who have the best of intentions but have no idea what they are doing

I dont disagree, but think racism and homophobia are tearing the country apart much more than socialism. but to each his own, I suppose.
I wouldn't want to clog this chat with a debate so …

no. Obama care is a piece of legislation that was hastily put together and ultimately failed. Socialized medicine on the other hand would probably last for quite a long time but in this country would be very enaffective

racism and homophobia our way overflated issues these days. Other races have the same rights we do and most people except the fact that homosexuals are what they are

racism and homophobia our way overflated issues these days. Other races have the same rights we do and most people except the fact that homosexuals are what they are

lmao. ok I said I wouldn't debate but,,.,,,,uhhh,,,, rights aren't all there is to it. There's also the stigma around people, that they're not good enough, too voilent, too docile, too weird. and that is not okay. racism is not over until its really over

and concerning your comment about free or reduced medical aid, that will never work without having a bunch of unintended consequences

sadly, there’s always going to be those types of people. There is nothing we can do about that. The smart people will see that these people are wrong and their views will be ignored

Voting = Good
Not Voting = Bad

and I legit don’t know anyone who thinks that people of other races are less than anyone else. Same with homosexuals

and complaining after deliberately not voting is bad

and complaining after deliberately not voting is bad

Exactly, thank you

sadly, there’s always going to be those types of people. There is nothing we can do about that. The smart people will see that these people are wrong and their views will be ignored

And are we just going to let it stay that way? We have to fight it. Even if we will be ignored, we can't just sit and let it happen. People are dying because of everyday racism, and the attitude of 'we'll just be ignored, we can't change it, it will always be this way' isn't helping to save any lives.

It’s almost time… Election Day is tomorrow!

I’m sending you this little reminder to get out to the polls tomorrow—and bring everyone you know, too. This may be the most critical election of our lifetimes, so make sure your voice is heard!

No matter where you live, every choice you make will help shape the community you live in, so please research all your candidates, propositions, and ballot initiatives TODAY. I know that sounds like a big job, but it’s actually pretty easy. Here are a couple of good resources to help you:

Vote.org: Find your polling place and see a sample ballot

headcount.com/your-ballot: Nonpartisan site to find your polling place and research every candidate and measure on your ballot. (You can even print out a copy of your sample ballot with your choices to take with you to make it easier when you’re in the voting booth.)
Remember, as long as you are in line before the polls close, they HAVE to let you vote. Don’t let them turn you away! And if for any reason they can’t find you on the register, ask for a provisional ballot: by law, they have to give you one. Don’t let anyone take away your right to vote! If you run into any trouble, call 866-OUR-VOTE (https://866ourvote.org/) and the nonpartisan staffers there can help you.

One more thing: You might have a friend, relative, or even a neighbor that needs a little help getting to the polls or figuring out what to do, so please check in with everyone you know and make sure they have what they need to cast their ballots tomorrow.

I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty excited. The fate of the country rests in your capable hands (no pressure).

Make sure to let me know how it went by posting your "I Voted" sticker on social media and tag it #IVotedMisha!

Good luck. See you at the polls… and thank you!

Your patriotic friend,

Misha

(An email I got about half an hour ago)

and complaining after deliberately not voting is bad

That is true. It gets on my nerves

yeah

we have congressional elections and a ton of local elections tomorrow in my state