Election Day!!!!!

Obviously, I have to post something in honor of THE COOLEST DAY IN NOVEMBER!

As our leaders parade "democracy," let's be reminded that we have some of the most abysmal voting turnout rates in the world. In the recent second round of the Congolese Presidential elections, turnout rates hovered around 80%. In Brazil's elections last week, it was the same story. But we'll be lucky to hit 40% in the U.S. That means 40% of the country choosing leaders for themselves and the remaining 60%. When Kenyans asked me why we reelected Bush, the first thing I say is that for starters, only 25% of our country voted for him. Half of the eligible voters didn't vote. What kind of 'government of the people' is this?

To those who choose not to participate in a system that breeds corruption, insulation, and affluence: what will change by your not voting?

To those who find themselves too busy, stretched, overwhelmed, to take time to get educated and head to the polls: to what end is your activism? Are you struggling for the right of every person's voice? And if so, what are you accomplishing by not voting?

It's a small thing, and it takes a few minutes. Get out there and do it.