Voting is a right that generations of Americans have struggled and fought to gain. Last election, only 57.7% of eligible voters actually voted, (which is ridiculous by the way). But it’s so easy to vote, that it shouldn’t be something to ignore. Although voting isn’t a requirement, I feel like it’s my responsibility to vote. In light of this year’s Presidential Election, I interviewed four young women on why they believe it’s important to voice your opinion and vote.
Are you nervous for the outcome of this year’s election?
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I’m a little nervous. As much as I believe that Hillary can win in a landslide, there are still so many people that support Trump. Even people that are still unsure about voting could end up voting for Trump, and that could give him a chance to win.
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No, because Hillary’s going to win.
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I don’t think I’m nervous for the election’s outcome. I’m nervous for what’s happening after the election because of the riff that it has caused in America. In the event Hillary wins, she isn’t going to bring America back together. People are still going to remember the negative remarks she has called Trump’s supporters. Things could have been handled better. I’m just nervous for the divide that the election has caused.
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I’m not nervous for the election. I’m nervous for the outcome of the country.
As an American citizen, do you believe that it is your duty to vote? Why is it important?
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Yes. We have the freedom to choose whether or not to vote. Voting is important to me for as long as I plan on living in this country.
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Yes, because people died for the right to vote, especially as a woman. It is the foundation of this country.
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Yes, it is important. People always talk about the system and how it can be improved. The only way for democracy to work is if people participate. It doesn’t make sense for people to want change, but not voice their opinions for change.
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Yes, that’s how democracy works.
What is an important issue to you?
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Most social issues. like gay rights. Also, the racial divide is important because it’s becoming so apparent recently. We need a leader who wants our country to be more inclusive.
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Our country’s international standing and how we’re going to deal with the European Union.
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Education is very important to me. It is the only way to close the knowledge gap.
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Foreign policy and unemployment.
What does voting mean to you?
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It is an opportunity to voice my opinion on who runs our country and how they uphold the moral ideals of the masses.
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It is exercising your right as a citizen of the United States of America to choose who you want to represent you and the country.
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Voting to me is my opportunity to hold people in power accountable no matter how small of a power it is. I think that it’s important to be able to voice my opinion.
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Voting in local elections is important, but I don’t think my vote really matters that much in regards to the presidential election.
Are you proud of who you’re voting for?
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Yes.
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Not really.
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Hill yeah!
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No. It pains me deeply.