Why Vote for the President?

By: Jennifer Hogan

     Many Americans believe that voting for the President of the United States is a waste of time.  Can one person even make a difference in the election? 

     One vote makes a huge difference.  The more people who decide that their vote will not change anything, the more votes lost; this will change the outcome of the election significantly.  In many countries, citizens do not even have the right to vote; therefore, Americans should not take advantage of this liberty.

      One’s decision not to vote gives other people the chance to make decisions for him or her.  Also, people should be concerned about how their money will be used when a candidate is chosen.  Democracy is defined as a governmental system in which the people participate in government.  This does not work when citizens do not vote and we then run the risk of not having a true democracy where the majority rules, but the minorities are protected.

     Your vote does matter! Be there Nov. 6 at your local voting station to cast your vote! To help promote the 2012 election, WCSU students in the Writing, Linguistics and Creative Process Department's Advertising, Copywriting and Promotions class created a Twitter page.  Also check out their blogs at www.danbury.patch.com. Get educated on whom to vote for by visiting our Facebook page.