Blog Number 9

I believe that it is important to vote in presidential elections because we have the liberty of being in a democracy.  There are countries all over the world which don't have the privilege to choose who rules them, and by not voting we are neglecting what our forefathers have worked so hard to give us.  By not taking the time to know what each candidate stands for and vote for who you think is right, there is only one thing being said in my opinion: I don't care.  I mean, why else would you not vote?  A person who doesn't vote is basically saying they don't think the outcome will effect them and continue their own lives hoping everything will work out for them.  There are billions of people in this world who wish they had that right, but non-voters just throw it away like it doesn't matter or make a difference.  In my view, voting should be one of the few mandatory acts people in America should participate in and it is very important to take it seriously.