We currently have a Constitution that is hanging by a thread. We have a democracy that is hanging by a thread. So what are we, the great unwashed, insignificant individual person who lacks any power, going to do about it?
It’s taken 250 years of arguing and pleading and amending of the Constitution to make it possible for everyone to vote. So — why don’t we?
Think about it. If you want to have a personal one-on-one conversation with one of your political leaders, what do you think your chances are of getting to one of our Utah members of Congress? Probably pretty slim.
But what could be the reality of your getting to converse with your mayor, the president of the school board, a city/county councilman — maybe even, if you are lucky, one of your legislative members of the Utah House or Senate? Now we’re talking possibilities!
We have an election coming up. It concerns not grandiose people, but it does concern those people who work closely with us — those making local decisions that directly affect us.
So pay attention to what’s happening. And do not think that your vote is unnecessary and unimportant just because this election doesn’t focus on the president of the United States, or a congressional House member or senator.
Your vote counts. Boy, does it count! Do not let this opportunity go by because you think your vote doesn’t matter. It’s more important now than at any time in the past! Please vote!
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed individuals can change the world. In fact, it’s the only thing that ever has.” (Margaret Mead)
Karen Post, Sandy
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