9 Reasons to Vote in the 2012 Election Cycle

Sometimes it can feel like voting for the lesser of two evils is the only option. Sometimes a person can feel like they don't have a voice any way it goes, but it's still important to vote.

With the August Missouri Primary approaching quickly, followed by the November Presidential election, here are some reasons why those in and everywhere else should register to vote and then head out to the polls.

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1. It's your right: Young people, women and underrepresented groups all fought hard for the right to vote. If you are one of these groups, why disrespect the fight of those before you? Vote in honor of those who couldn't.
2. Representation: If you don't feel politicians understand you, why sit back and allow them to be voted in office. Vote for someone who represent your needs and concerns.
3. If you don't vote, someone else will: Sit around all you want but other groups are identified to come out strong voting including senior citizens. Just because you don't take advantage doesn't mean someone with totally different views or needs won't. That means other people will make decisions for you.
4. Minimum Wage and Unemployment Rate: Need I say more?
5. Every vote counts: It's a crucial year and no one wants a too close for comfort decision. Don't forget about the 2000 Florida election re-count debacle.
6. It's your money: The representatives, senators, congressmen, and President you vote into office will decide how to spend your money.
7. Forever young. I think not: You hear people say all the time, social security is running out. If you want it to be there when you need it then vote.
8. It's your community: Crime prevention, laws and law enforcement, safe and affordable homes, traffic patterns, schools, parks and recreation, you decide it all.
9. It's FREE: It doesn't cost anything to vote. We take advantage of everything else that's free. Free fries when you purchase a burger, free downloads on Tuesday. Why not vote. In the end you will pay if you don't.