I don't off hand know the number of women that usually vote in elections, but I do know that only about 50% or less of the eligible voters vote. How pathetic is that?
If you are a woman (ok - guys will benefit from this post, too) take a look at the photo and info post Kris has put together about the suffrage movement. When you have a better understanding of the trials of these brave women who fought for our right to vote, it may change your mind about voting on Tuesday.
The Right to Vote is the Obligation to Vote
Thank you, Kris...
4 comments:
I'd like to see the film mentioned in the post. Excellent article. Thanks for sharing and reminding me (via a cerebral kick in the pants) that my vote counts!!
Sarah - I love the pictures Kris posted and, really, I didn't remember it being so brutal (but it's been eons since I studied the suffrage movement
I agree with this 100%. Every eligible citizen should vote in every election. I'm not sure which film Sarah Oldham is referring to as I couldn't seem to find the article by Kris you mention, but if it's "Iron Jawed Angels", it is indeed worthy or watching.
I always vote because a friend from church when I was a teen was drafted into the army going to Vietnam and died there. Voting is a right and a privilege.
Charlene - the title of the article at the end of the post is a link. Just click on "The Right to Vote is the Obligation to Vote" and it will take you to the article by the magic of cyber-elves who are lurking in the bowels of our computers. Gotta love those elves! ;-)
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