Is Voting important

Why Should I Vote?

The words “to vote” are merely defined as “to participate in an election” but in my opinion, these words have a much greater significance. I feel that by voting, I exercise one of my most important civil rights - the right to vote, which is the essential element in keeping our democracy alive.
Most of our ancestors came to this country to escape monarchs, dictators and corrupt governments. It would be only natural to assume that each and every citizen of America would grab the opportunity to vote and elect a leader of his or her own choice. However, it is disappointing to note the number of people who are turning away from their duty to vote, today. The 1996 elections saw Bill Clinton become the President of the United States with only 12% of all the eligible voters voting for him.
This disturbingly large proportion of non-voters is more prevalent among the younger people. Their voting rate is extremely low: less than 20% of those aged 1...