vote!

tomorrow we vote.  we vote in 435 congressional races, 35 senate races, 36 gubernatorial races and innumerable state races.  the very future of our country is in OUR hands.  i cannot understand what would make someone choose to not vote.  don't feel like your opinion matters?  feel like they are all crooks?  feel like the decisions they make don't affect your life?  make your voice heard by voting for those you feel are most closely aligned to your values.

if you drive on roads, cross bridges, have your money in a bank, have a child in public school, are paying off a school loan, are working for minimum wage, are working in an "at will" state, are getting older, are hoping to retire, are hoping to travel, then the government affects your life.  HAVE A SAY IN IT...VOTE!

my grandfather died in defense of this country - how could i possibly stay home?  women died to secure my right (less than 100 years ago) - how could i possibly stay home?  people marched, fought, were lynched, were shipped to foreign shores, landed on beaches and buried family and friends for my privilege of VOTING - how could i possibly stay home?

VOTE!

grace and peace and VOTE!