Keywords to Success
- acceleration
- focus
- determination
You may have noticed that there's an election coming up. Don't worry - I'm not going to endorse anyone here. There are enough slanders and lies spread all across the Internet to help you make an informed decision. Sorry. Little political humor there.
Here's another one for you. Do you know the definition of a "gaffe?" It's when a politician slips up and accidentally tells the truth. Oh, wait. That one's not a joke. That definition's actually accurate. Disturbing...
Let's disregard for a moment all the back-stabbing, fear-mongering, and dumbing-down that politics entails. Let's concentrate on the greatest right the citizens of this country have: The right to vote. It's the most important thing you can do to participate in this democracy. Plus, at many polling places, they offer stickers and snacks. I haven't had a chance to research registering to vote in any other state, but for information on registering to vote in California, visit http://www.presidentialelection.com/register_to_vote/california.htm.
Remember, not everyone has the right to vote. Lose that right, and you start to realize how much it means. Not everyone gets to wear that optimistic red, white, and blue sticker. Some people will be stuck at home on election day, watching every channel cover a contest in which they had no say. It's no fun to feel helpless, and no fun to be reminded of what you've lost. So if you run into one of those people, save them a snack from your polling place. It will cheer them up.
And remember, if you can vote and don't, the gaffe's on you.
--Ted Earley
