Better Late Than Never

I kept thinking I wouldn't use this topic on the blog, but I came to the realization that this might be the closest thing I've got to having a "voice in society". You've got to start somewhere.

I'll cut to the chase: it is time to be educated voters!

I recognize that I have not always been in this category. I always cared to some extent, coming from parents who respect their right to vote and consequently have voted in every election for as long as I can remember (I remember thinking the "I Voted" stickers they had were cool). This year, however, I have become heavily steeped in the presidential campaign! This came about for several reasons... partly because of a challenge by a coworker, partly because of the diverse candidacy, probably partly because I've had some extra time lately :), and a few other reasons.

They say that "with knowledge comes power... great responsibility". Well, in my present case, it also brings great outrage! The more I learn and study, the more outraged I become at what "facts" the media and candidates present! And even more depressing is the fact that if it was me of several years ago listening, I wouldn't know any better to contradict/question much of what is being said.

So, here is my plight: go find out the facts! I'm not saying to go read your favorite far-right or far-left columnist and run with what he/she says. I'm saying read it all - the good, the bad, the ugly about each candidate. Know their mistakes, their triumphs. Media is so absolutely horrendously biased - DO NOT trust everything the TV preaches to you! Get all the facts.

Uncle Sam wants YOU to be a smart voter :)