Sunday October 31, 2004 The Importance of Being Informed
As we approach Election Day, I am hearing more and more rhetoric in the media about the importance of voter participation. I certainly do not dispute that voter participation is important. Indeed, I strongly believe that voting is a responsibility. That being said, I am disappointed that much of the 'get out the vote' rhetoric has marginalized or omitted any mention of the importance of an informed populace. Along with our responsibility to vote comes an equally important responsibility to become well-informed before casting our ballots. By all means, please urge your family, friends, and acquaintances to vote this year. But please urge as well that these folks study the issues before 'pulling the lever'.
'If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be.' - Thomas Jefferson
( Oct 31 2004, 06:59:13 AM PST )
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