Top Five Reasons Why You Should Vote

TODAY IS ELECTION DAY IN RIDGEWOOD, NJ!

Why should you take time out of your busy schedule to vote?

Tens of thousands of people died fighting for our independence. Their sacrifice is the foundation upon which our government is built and our freedoms rest.

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The 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, gave all men the right to vote regardless of color, race or religion.

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Women in this country fought for suffrage for 70 years and were only given the right to vote in 1920 with the passing of the 19th Amendment.

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Your vote matters. In small municipal elections, EVERY VOTE COUNTS!

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If you don’t vote, you cannot complain (and complaining can be really therapeutic.)

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“Every election is determined by the people who show up.” 
― Larry J. SabatoPendulum Swing

 

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Author: Karen Latimer

Dr. Latimer is a Family Physician and Wellness & Parenting Coach. She works with parents who want to feel more confident when helping their children and coaches young adults to help them better navigate college life and transitions. Contact her at drkarenlatimer@gmail.com to learn more. She is the author of two Audible Originals, Take Back the House -- Raising Happy Parents and Worry Less, Parent Better. She is also the co-founder of the app that makes your life easier and puts social in a healthier place -- List'm.