i found myself on cnn.com at 1:30 am looking for speeches from the dnc that i had missed because i was at work.
maybe it's because i'm upset because i'm too young to vote by a MONTH, maybe it's because i'm thrilled to see how far this country has come (nominating a black president//having a race between a female & black candidate), or maybe it's because i feel that i can finally relate to an election, but in watching the dnc (sally, i surely hope you tuned in) i got really emotional; crying at speeches even.
9 years ago, my family was MUCH better off than they are now. my dad was employed. he was able to support himself, my mom, and me. within the past 8 years, my father has been laid off numerous times, my parents got divorced (a divorce strongly fueled by financial issues), all in all, i noticed a HUGE shift in lifestyle.
obviously it wouldn't be an immediate change, but electing obama would create many more possibilities for our country, that has really taken a turn for the worst.
like i said, i'm too young to vote by ONE MONTH. i can't tell you how hard it is for me, knowing that "every vote counts", not having the opportunity to have my voice heard. i don't want to see another 4 years of "the same"...
so i ask "my fellow americans", those of you that CAN vote, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do.
turning 18 doesn't increase your rights by much, but it does enable you to register.
vote.
thanks-on behalf of those of us who can't.