For Better Or For Worse, I Vow To Vote
Start writing a post
Politics and Activism

For Better Or For Worse, I Vow To Vote

Your vote, your choice. Just get out and vote.

Addie Soja
Aug 08, 2016
University of North Carolina
49
For Better Or For Worse, I Vow To Vote

This election year has been far from what has previously been considered "normal." We have a woman running for president. We have a businessman-turned-politician running for president. We have an extreme amount of Republicans turning Democrat for this election. We have arguments and talks of wall-building and email scandals. Although not all of this is "out of the ordinary," some of it is. And the part of this election that is out of the ordinary is causing upset and fear and outrage and so many other emotions in today's American population. And the fact that this election is so odd and so hateful and so frustrating to much of America is not the issue. No, the issue here is that Americans are vowing not to vote because they do not like Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump. Yes, this is the true issue.

I do not care if you follow Republican or Democratic ideals. I do not care if you hate Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump. I do not care about any of this. Sure, I have my opinions of who I like and don't like. Yes, I have my opinions on who would be "better" for the United States of America. I will always have my own ideals that I will follow. But none of this really matters right now. I cannot say that I don't care if you vote for Hillary Clinton or for Donald Trump, because I do. I do have my opinions about the hands that hold our country together but this is not what matters right now. What matters is that you understand the point of this article: Vote. Whether you vote Republican or Democratic is up to you, but please vote.

Whether you just turned 18 or you just turned 80, go out and vote! I know you hear this a lot, especially in the chaos of this election, but it really does matter that you vote. It matters to voice your opinion for your ideals. It matters that you feel like you contributed to your country's future. Even if you don't love the candidates, vote! Vote for the candidate you truly believe will be the best for this country. Vote for the ideals you believe are what this country needs.

And after all is done and the fates have set, remember that this is the land of the free and the home of the brave!

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

19 Lessons I'll Never Forget from Growing Up In a Small Town

There have been many lessons learned.

Siena College
10149
houses under green sky
Photo by Alev Takil on Unsplash

Small towns certainly have their pros and cons. Many people who grow up in small towns find themselves counting the days until they get to escape their roots and plant new ones in bigger, "better" places. And that's fine. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought those same thoughts before too. We all have, but they say it's important to remember where you came from. When I think about where I come from, I can't help having an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for my roots. Being from a small town has taught me so many important lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Keep Reading...Show less
small towns
Relationships

Grateful Beyond Words: A Letter to My Inspiration

I have never been so thankful to know you.

University of New Haven
284255
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Smith College
85479
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
waitlisted
Swoon

Navigating the Talking Stage: 21 Essential Questions to Ask for Connection

It's mandatory to have these conversations.

National Writers Society
148241
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
single life
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

Marist College
51398
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less

Trending Topics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments