Election Day is Here

Drawing on the future of our country is something that compels me to write this entry. I think the biggest question for people in our nation is not "who should I vote for", but more of "should I vote"? This question sincerely disturbs me; for more reasons than one.

To all those who cry over their vote not being counted, how about crying because you can't even vote. Perhaps it's extreme to think that way, but why wouldn't you think that way? There are many people in this world that have no voice in their government, their decisions, their futures, or even something as domestic as raising their own children. It's a shame to see that the God-given right that we have as Americans is taken for granted so easily. It must not be much of a commodity for some people(maybe because it has no material value--just a thought).

My recent experience with one of these people came out of the blue. In all respects, this conversation "fell from the sky". Almost like the right to vote did (supposedly). If things fall from the sky, I suppose they have no value ,right? Kidding. The fact is: no, our right to vote did not fall from the sky. Where did it come from? It came from the strong belief of our Founding Father's for their perspective on religious tolerance and the right to question their own government. Why is it so important anyways?

Here's a brief history lesson (should you even care to vote): years ago on this day women fought for the right to vote. The Women's Suffrage Movement was a push for an equal right for women to make their own decisions. Every human being is entitled to that right. Why else would God have given us the gift of free-will? In light of military action for alliance and more notably the entitlements of oil production (that's a whole other argument), another reason our military is overseas is for our safety. The safety to guard our own regime against those pursuing to overcome the American Dream. The safety to keep our right to freedom; consequently the right to keep the power in our own hands.

Back to our little friend who doesn't want to vote. Why doesn't he think it's worth it? His argument: "religion and government are not to be mixed. I have no desire to vote in a place that God does not want: this is a man made government that we live under, it is not under God nor does he favor it. For we allow abortions, divorce, and homosexuals." Clearly the perspective to vote upon your religion is the incorporation of religion into state. In the words of John Quincy Adams, "always vote for principle, though you vote alone, and you may cherish the sweet reflection that your vote is never lost". To an extent, "one" may argue that the decision to abstain from voting would lead to not following God's will. But when it is His will for it is He alone that guides it all, if you have been bestowed that blessing, shouldn't you take the opportunity to relish in it? It sure is an epitome of ignorance to not recognize that you are blessed and given opportunities that others would kill for.

All I can say is you're only allowed to complain if you can prove that you did something about it.