Yesterday at work some people from Elections Canada went around the hospital and asked patients whether or not they would like to vote. First, I am very impressed that Elections Canada does this. The right to vote is taken very seriously by our fabulous country. Second, I cannot believe anyone would say 'no' but they did. Do these people not understand what a privilege it is to vote? Do they not get that they actually do make a difference with their one 'x'? Having met many people who come from countries where they line up for days to exercise this right, it frustrates me to no end that there are people I know who don't take this seriously. Please, if you are a functional adult who cares about what happens in our country, whether it be health care or the economy or stewardship of the environment, VOTE. It's amazing that your opinion matters and it does. Besides, if you don't vote, you can't complain. That's what my Grade 9 social studies teacher said and I've never forgotten it. If you don't know where to vote go to this website and it'll help you out.
3 comments:
I am in total agreement with this -- as well as my 2 colleagues. (I read your blog entry to them.) We talk about the importance of voting a lot here at my workplace. So much that I even think there would be a shunning if someone admitted they didn't vote.
the last comment was from Andrea
we should bring national shunning in as punishment for not voting. How fun. When you find out someone didn't vote you could shield your face and yell "SHUN". That would be awesome!
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