"Are you a Liberal?"
"Are you a Conservative?"
"Who are you voting for?"
"Ew, why are you voting for that candidate? You should really vote for this candidate."
These are just a few of questions many U.S. citizens are asked daily, and with the presidential election quickly drawing near, they are being asked more frequently than ever. It's hard knowing that despite your decision on a candidate, ridicule will soon follow. Being pelted with questions on why you chose that certain person can become agitating and tiresome. Although by now most people have made their decision on who they will elect for president, I'm here to say why it's okay not to pick a side.
Sure, voting is an important duty of every citizen. Although, when it comes down to it, the electoral college ultimately has the final say in who actually gets to hold office. This leaves many wondering that if the
This is a tipsy topsy election filled with more vile attacks and insults than actual policy discussion. The two final candidates we are left with are both controversial and surrounded by shady pasts, which makes it a bit more difficult to decide who will be president. Both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have a large number of supporters and haters and with this thus makes room for a middle group who can't quite seem to choose either side. I, for one, am a part of that silent majority.
I find it strenuous to choose either side with all of this incessant arguing. I want to hear actual policy plans and potential improvement ideas for this country, but all we are left with is insults and constant discussions about each candidates' past questionable actions and words. Like a lot of Americans at this moment, I am sick, tired, and annoyed of this election. If November could get here a little quicker, that would be fantastic because I don't think I can take this any longer.
So to all of you confused Democrats, Republicans, Liberals, Conservatives, Independents, or whatever else you politically identify as; it's okay to be on the fence about this election. Don't let someone tell you that you have to pick a side, because all-in-all you don't have to be one hundred percent content with your decision. It's been a roller-coaster ride from start to finish and with so many new things happening daily, it's hard to keep up to date. This can make it difficult for anyone to decide who to pick and that's OKAY.
Now I'm not necessarily saying don't go out and vote; voting is an important civic duty entitled to every American. What I am saying is that it's okay to be a little confused at your local polling station the day of voting. In addition, I'm not saying don't/do vote for a specific candidate. At the end of the day, it is your decision and you are entitled to your own opinion on who you think should be president.
Some advice I have for when you vote is keep calm, take a deep breath, and vote your conscience.
I mean it's only the future of United States that's at stake here.
