My Vote - Proud to be an American

I did my civic duty today and voted. Absentee voting is the way to go. No long lines, no rushing to the polling place before it closes. I can research the propositions and be prepared to go. This is the first time in my life that I have voted not in my original political party. Now don't get me wrong all politicians are morons, I mean look at the mess we are in as a country. It is important to decide which moron you can live with for the next 4 years. I mean they are going to break their promises, not have all the right answers and screw up sometime or somewhere. They are human doing a really tough job. I am more concerned with the person running this country than what party they belong to.

I didn't run out and vote when I turned 18. I basically waited for the presidential election and voted for the big cheese for the White House. As I get older I realize that the system is broken, crooked and filled with stupid people who rely on other stupid people to tell them how to vote by wooing them to "the dark side". I now know that being an American is more precious to me each and every day. Whether I believe in War, there are men and women in ungodly places on this earth protecting and dying for my right to vote. I owe them the decency to attempt to change the system with my vote.

Would I consider running for office- probably not. Should I support those that have the courage to do so - only if they are worthy of the office they hold. Should they hold the office til they die - not a chance! I am a strong supporter that once you get elected, you no longer are Democrat, Republican or Independent. You work for the American people- ya know the guys and gals that voted to put you in your fancy office with your fancy staff. I know it is a pipe dream but guess what - being an American allows me the freedom to write what I just wrote without being arrested, prosecuted or killed for my views.

Pick your candidate and run with it. But for goodness sake- VOTE! Sitting on the sidelines and complaining that we are going to hell in a hand basket is not acceptable. You may not like who is on the ballot but pick someone. Don't waste your vote on some lame write in candidate like "Mickey Mouse" or your dog. This is important stuff. Making that mark signifies more than just putting your pen to work. It is your strategy for our future. We don't have to agree on the person, but we do have to agree that being an American comes at a cost. Spend it well. God Bless Our Troops.

Remember to Vote.