Readers of my posts know that I'm a huge proponent of our civil duty called voting. I believe that it is one of the most cherished rights we have as Americans. I was moved by the images of Iraqis who displayed their purple fingers because of their process of holding free elections, and am moved to indignation that our society turns out 20-30% of the population to vote in MD in a primary. It's a shame, especially because there seems to be no shortage of people that are fed up with some action of our government or another. This is the chance to be part of the solution.
However, I will tell you that I'm anything but inspired by this group of candidates. I don't feel in the presidential election there is anyone that really represents my views. But this is more than just a presidential ballot. There are judges and congressmen as well as delegates to send to political conventions. There are a lot of ways for you to participate in the system.
I hope that you will go and vote. This is the USA, we owe it to one another.
--Ben
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