It's very common for people to say that voting is a "civic duty". That has become so popular, that people forgot the main purpose of it.
Voting is, first of all, a right, our right as citizens living within a democratic regime.
Knowing that we've lived under a dictatorship not a long time ago (historically speaking, 30 years is nothing), it shocks me to see how careless people are when it comes to voting, to having a voice, to being able to contribute to their country's fate.
I understand that due to the economical/political scenery we have seen, it becomes difficult to believe. However, don't we become part of the crappy system if we numbly decide not to vote?
I always want to speak up; if there's a chance for me to express my opinion, regardless how little it counts, I will! And if I have no idea on which person, party or choice to vote, I will vote blank - I will make my best not to abstain.
Voting is my right; I refuse to let go of it.
Voting is, first of all, a right, our right as citizens living within a democratic regime.
Knowing that we've lived under a dictatorship not a long time ago (historically speaking, 30 years is nothing), it shocks me to see how careless people are when it comes to voting, to having a voice, to being able to contribute to their country's fate.
I understand that due to the economical/political scenery we have seen, it becomes difficult to believe. However, don't we become part of the crappy system if we numbly decide not to vote?
I always want to speak up; if there's a chance for me to express my opinion, regardless how little it counts, I will! And if I have no idea on which person, party or choice to vote, I will vote blank - I will make my best not to abstain.
Voting is my right; I refuse to let go of it.
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Personally, I'd go as far as saying that voting is not just a right, it's a duty.
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