Without a Voice the Non Voter
“I don’t believe it matters if I vote,” those are your exact words and
that’s an exact quote.
Many have died for you to have that right; their diligence and
sacrifices helped win the fight.
If you don’t vote how can you complain? You vent about the
political system but it’s all in vain.
You say: “they don’t really care about us!” Electing someone who does
is what we need to discuss.
What if half our voices were never heard? It would be just as sad if
it was only one third.
You say that you don’t like the candidate, but by not voting you have
sealed your own fate.
It’s not whether the candidate has your approval; if they ignore the
issues voting can force their removal.
Homelessness, hopelessness and so much despair; we all can agree
that the system’s unfair.
Our situation isn’t going to change over night, but your voice must
be heard so exercise your right!
It’s called a right but it’s more like an obligation; how else will they
hear about all of our frustration?
By simply voting we can empower our community; there is strength
in numbers so there has to be unity.
“Keep hope alive” says Reverend Jesse Jackson; our fight is not over
it has only just begun.
Voting helps us to keep hope alive; all we want is for our
families to thrive
If you don’t vote you are “without a voice,” become a voter there is no
other choice!
Copyright © Gary Tavares | Year Posted 2006
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