It is not necessary for us to tell you the importance of voting. It is true that sometimes the politicos all sound the same – promise big and deliver small, yet without the politicos, things would be worse.
If we look at ancient Greek, they too had politicos. They too had visions of grandeur. It is true the right to vote was limited – and it led to infighting. It is true that when your side loses multiple elections, it can be disenchanting. It is true that the politicos always seem to take care of their own, but which system is better?
The ancient Greeks were the first to create a democratic system – at least at a recorded level. The word “democracy” itself, comes from two Greek words that mean people (demos) and rule (kratos).
Democracy is the idea that the citizens of a country should take an active role in the government of their country and manage it directly or through elected representatives. It is easier to espouse than to achieve. There are no perfect democracies.
We in Canada are blessed with a relatively clean, workable, and not too corrupt political system – comparatively speaking. We should exercise our right to vote – even if you chose to spoil your ballot – to protect it.
We will not suggest for whom you should vote, but we do suggest that you show that you care and if you are not among the millions that have already voted, you should do so in the coming days, or on Monday.
As Hari Klien once said, “When you go to vote don’t vote for the one that promises you the best, but vote for the one that can do the least amount of damage.”
Happy Voting!
