How to be Heard!

" The ballot is stronger than the bullet." - Abraham Lincoln, 1856.

I recently read that even in a presidential election year, it is uncommon for more than 51% of all registered voters to actually show up and cast thier decision on the ballot.  An even more astonishing statistic, over 77% of those registered voters are over the age of 55, according to the Election of November 2006 statistics published by the U.S. Census Bureau!  What does this mean for you?  Well, if you are one of the other 49% who stayed home, then maybe it's time to change your priorities.  If you are angry with your elected officials, in the House, the Senate, the local Schoolboard, etc., then tell them so!  Cast your vote! 

I personally would like to see the percentage of young voters, ages 18 - 36 significantly increase over the next few years.  It's not that hard, in fact, the Federal Election Commission even has a National Mail Voter Registration Form, so you can vote from anywhere in the U.S.  http://www.fec.gov/votregis/vr.shtml

Or you can visit the Election Assistance Commission's website, and simply click on your State to find out more information on how to register, deadlines, and guidelines http://www.eac.gov/voter_resources/contact_your_state.aspx