What do you think? Do you know what you think? Do you recognize the names?
As parents it is our responsibility to know who we are electing and what they stand for. Know what issues are important to you, to your family, and to the country. Don't just listen to TV, radio talk shows, or read print to find out what you should believe.
Too many people in this country will vote for a candidate because:
- of gender (for or against),
- of race (for or against),
- of religious persuasion (for or against), or
- because someone else said they should.
None of these reasons are good enough to use your sacred privilege to cast a secret ballot on a single individual. Where do you personally stand on national security, illegal immigration, the tax code, the trade deficit, the housing 'crisis', the environment. These are all vital issues to be addressed in the next four years.
Pay attention to how these candidates have stood on these issues for the past decade, not just on what they are saying in a campaign speech. Or, worse yet, don't let someone else tell you what these candidates stand for. Check it out your self. Make it a family project.
Use this as a chance to get closer to your children and teach them how to vote and how to vote responsibly. It is disgusting to me that in the FL primary yesterday everyone was so excited about the fact that in some precincts almost 40% of the eligible voters turned out to vote.
When I was in school 40% was not a passing grade! Where in God's name are the other 60%? Be a good citizen and a good parent. Vote for the candidate who most fits your values. Your children's futures are dependent on what we do as voters. Teach your children how to compare candidates and vote intelligently.
On the other hand, if you are not an informed voter, please stay home.
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