The first time I ever voted, was in the 2000 Presidential Election. At the time, I really didn’t think it was a big deal — And it was sorta anti-climatic since I was mail-in voting because I was away at college. Regardless I took my time, read over everything, and after it was completed put a stamp on it and mailed it in. I sorta felt good about myself at that point. It really took all of 10 mins to complete, and I got that warm fuzzy feeling that I had done my civil duty as a citizen to both myself and my peers. Right?

Well, in 2000, my vote was a mail in ballot to Palm Beach County. So, chances are it was never even counted. Who knows. That whole event showed how American politicians will lie, cheat, steal, and care little about the people in the interest of protecting their parties. This fiasco drove a lot of people away from the polls, because they felt their votes didn’t count or matter — Which I can relate to. But what that whole event proved to me is that every vote is important, and no matter what you need to get your ass out and Vote.

Oh, and if you’re not registered, you might as well just declare ‘Osama’ on your next W2. ;)