Election Day 2012

Ann Cooper

WST 4022

November 5, 2012

Meredith Tweed        

Election Day

            As this election cycle comes to an end it is impossible to not think about all that it means.  Yes, today was a day that millions of Americans expressed their opinions, but the fact that I even had that option today is amazing.  As a middle class white female I have been priviledged to many things, but even my predecessors did not always have the right to vote. 

            I am often disappointed when I find out that people, especially women, do not vote.  This election season brought about many issues that are important for women to take notice of and to be concerned about.  Unfortunately, many women don’t feel that certain issues, such as amendment 6 or even the financial stability of the country, are important for them to take notice or take action.

Today, as I stood on the sidewalk in front of my local polling location and held my sign I was surrounded by others partaking in their rights to freedom of speech; it was rather moving.  Whatever your political affiliation it is amazing and important to take a stand, it is important to take your stand.  Everyone should get out and vote!