Once again, Canadians are being asked to go to the polls to elect a new government following a non-confidence vote. In 2008 Canada had its lowest voter turnout EVER with only 59 per cent of eligible Canadian voters casting a ballot. That means less than a quarter of Canadians elected our Prime Minister. Increasingly, we seem to agree with the elderly woman who told TV host Jack Paar, "I never vote. It only encourages them."
In this election, Get Your Vote On has spread across the country, helping young people organize events from Whitehorse to Nova Scotia. Entertainers and celebrities have banded together to encourage us to vote.
Lets not let someone else decide for us this year. Get out and vote. Then talk to your elected official and hold them accountable. Its time we all did our part.
No comments:
Post a Comment