For over 200 years the United States has been fairly unique. We elect the officials of our Republic by voting. Unfortunately many of us take that for granted and don't bother to vote.
Maybe we are to far removed from a time when as colonist we didn't have the opportunity to vote. Consider that men took up arms fought and died to give us the right to vote some 200 years ago. I little over 150 years ago again men took up arms fought and died to preserve the Union and protect our right of self determination and give others the right vote that never had it. 60 plus years ago America's greatest generation fought to save Democracy for the world.
A few years ago Iraqi's risked bombs, snipers and death to vote for the first time and had an overwhelming turnout. They proudly displayed their purple thumb showing they voted.
Today very few that can will vote in the West Virginia election, but it is important that you vote. You have a voice each election day and if you don't use it you will not be heard. Honor those that fought and died to give you the right to vote by exercising that right.
Vote Today!
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