Your country needs YOU to vote!

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Normally when I have a political point to make it, then I’d make it on my personal blog at A PR Guy’s Musings. But Todd Defren has written a post, that’s  not about PR or social media, that’s so important I just had to share it.

Todd has emailed all his 100 staff with a powerful plea to vote in next Tuesday’s primaries to choose the Democratic and Republican candidates for President of the United States of America. I’m sure Todd won’t mind me publishing his email in full:

Hi all –

I’ve always believed strongly in encouraging people to vote.  I’m one of those wonks raised to vote for the local dog-catcher, if there’s an election for the post. 

It’s an all-too-rare privilege in this world to have the opportunity to make our voices heard through the pulling of a lever.  

So I hope you plan to make the time to vote this Tuesday in the primaries - certainly your managers will support you in this, if it requires coming in a bit late or leaving a bit early. 

It doesn’t matter who you’re voting for, please, just be sure to vote!!  It’s your country, folks: the participation of young people ensures that it’s not just retirees and extremists (of either party) who get to decide who’s in the Oval Office.

I’d agree totally with Todd. I make no secret about my politics. However, I also know many people and have friends who are active and members of different political parties. I have far more time and respect for those who disagree with me than for those who refuse to engage with democracy.

My biggest irritation is reserved for those who claim “they are all the same”. They are only all the same if you are too lazy to find out what each party and politician really represents. Get off your backsides and remember people died to give YOU the vote. Don’t disrespect their sacrifice.

I don’t care who you vote for, just vote.