Election Day. No students at school. No lines to vote. Many people stayed home from the polls today.
I heard the comments, “it’s a done deal.” “Why bother?” “My vote won’t make a difference in the outcome” “It’s already decided”
The 19th Amendment (Women’s Right to Vote) was ratified in 1920.
Even if you’re frustrated with politics, exasperated with politicians or feel powerless to affect change, it’s important to exercise your right to cast your ballot. In many places in the world, you’re denied this opportunity.
Well said my friend.
Thanks Sue
That is the problem with the privileged Ruth. Even here in India, the educated sit in glass living rooms cribbing. But it never fails to amaze me how our uneducated masses always ensure the right result! Every single time! It is another matter that their choice is limited to the devil and the deep blue sea.
Thanks Madhu.
Provocative comment Madhu and I agree.
We voted. 🙂
Sing it, Ruth! The right to vote is our most precious. You’ve no right to complain if you cannot take the time to mark a ballot. Pure and simple.
Ahhh the “right to complain”,
I forgot which amendment-
So true! Thanks for posting Ruth; we all need to be reminded how precious (and fragile) democracy is.
Thanks for stopping by today and writing a nice comment
So true & I agree with ChgoJohn too.
As long as I breathe I will vote. Thanks for your words Ruth. Hope you are well.
So many times I haven’t wanted to vote for any of the candidates on the ballot (how I wish there was a box for “None of the Above!”) but I can’t ever imagine myself not voting, it’s too precious an action on my part, our parts.
Love your “none of the above” option. Thanks Patti
We are going to have a ‘none of the above’ option for the first time ever Patti! Our supreme court has just upheld it and I plan to use it in the coming elecionts 😀
Good one, Ruth.
Thanks for stopping by today and writing 😉
They so not give us tickets here but it took 15 minutes for the voting attendants to process the paper form…
Thanks for your comments Kathryn. Good to “see” you stopping by. All well here, and hope same for you.
Hugs Ruth !!
FANTASTIC image! And a powerful reminder that our freedoms should never be taken for granted.