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Voting is important, by voting you can help shape the future of things. Some people don't vote because they don't feel it's important, and some people do vote. My problem is that some people who do vote just shouldn't, or they should think about what voting means and then go and vote.
I say because, as you all know, the American presidental elections are coming up. Everyone is discussing it, the future of the United States is at stake. While I was going about my daily Saturday chores, I overheard my parents talking about the election. Me, being interested in this, decided to listen in for awhile. I did, and was shocked and angered. Here's why:
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One parent has decided to vote for McCain, but not because they agree with him. They agree with Obama, but....this parent has decided not to vote for him simply because Obama isn't 'white'. The other parent, being a complete pushover, eventually agrees and goes against their better judgment and decides to also vote for McCain, (whether or not they actually will do it though, I don't know.)
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This is what I hate. People voting or not voting for someone because of their race or gender or anything, even if they agree with that person! Elections (well this one at least) aren't about the color of your skin, they're about the values you hold and what you plan to do to the country and how your values and beleifs will affect your policy. I can see how your religion would affect this if you let it affect it, but not how your race has anything to do with this.
Bottom line: if you're not going to be objective about this election, or any election, don't vote. We don't need racists like you screwing over the country because of your opinion on someone's skin color, name, or other BS. Vote because you agree with them, not because you don't like their race/religion/ect....
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