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Dear America

Please vote. Get up, get out, and vote.

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Dear America

Dear America,

It's election day... please get out and vote. This country needs our voices heard: republican or democrat. This election has been an outrage for both parties. The country seems more divided than ever before, and a lot of Americans are confused and angry. I urge everyone to go to the polls and have your voice heard. Your vote DOES in fact matter. Your opinion will make a difference if you go to the polls. A lot of people can sit and talk poorly about a candidate, but then put your money where your mouth is. VOTE. Whether you vote or not, someone will win the election, and someone will lose. You have the opportunity to make a difference on who that person is. This is a big job, one that shouldn't come lightly. Voting means that you are actively participating in democracy. It means that you want to make a difference for the sake of our kids and grandkids. This election will shape America in two different ways and it's your job to vote on which way you want the country run. This election has seemed like actual comedy at some points during the campaign. The debates became a laughing stock, candidates were accused of crimes, and this election has really been a complete disaster.

But, this is your chance, America. Vote. But, if the results don't go the way you'd hope, remember that we are still part of this country and WE have the ability to shape the generations to come in the way we teach our kids and by the way we treat others. We have an opportunity to make sure something like this election never happens again. But, it starts with a ballot. It starts by using your voice, and your opinion to make the best choice you can this election. It's not an easy task, and isn't all that fun either, but it's imperative we vote what we think will move our country on the right path. The day has come, America. It's our chance to shine and stand up for what we believe is right. It's our chance to yell at the top of our lungs what we want for this country. And just think, after all this is done, no more with the media fighting over sides, the election will end, one will win, and the world will keep spinning just like it has done before. It will keep going on with or without you, America. So for the sake of generations to come... please vote.

Sincerely,

A Very Nervous Voter

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