I hope everyone went out today and rocked their vote, I did. And as I was leaving, I can't believe I am about to say this, I started to CRY. Let me clarify...not cry, but I did have some good tears running down my face. You are probably have several thoughts running through your head right now, things such as, "IS SHE OK?," or "MAN she's a nerd and loves politics too much." and I am sure there are several other thoughts...trust me I thought them too. Yet, my reasoning is so much more than my love for politics.
I cried because about a month and half ago a certain country held on of their first election...and on their election day the people worried whether or not there would be an attack on the polling site. They had to walk past their police and Army, as well as U.S. soldiers. These voters risked their life. I walked into my polling site without a care in the world, I did not walk past any police or soldiers, I FREELY and SAFELY walked into my polling site, voted and left the same way.
I cried because my action of voting is exactly what so many of our U.S. military men and women are fighting for. They are keeping the terrorist at bay so "WE THE PEOPLE" can express ourselves freely. There is no excuse for each and every eligible American NOT to vote.
That's the reason tears ran down my face and I am anything but ashamed.
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