Go vote, it's your right

Once every 4 years millions gather and let their voices get heard. They celebrate one of the most powerful displays of democracy in action, peacefully electing a new leader of the most powerful nation on the planet. And once every 4 years other citizens of that same nation fail in exercising this same right.

This is not about those that choose to sit at home and either through apathy, ignorance, or willful disregard for the choices available. I am speaking about those that fail to have their vote counted for reasons that they feel are beyond them.

Some cast provisional ballots when they think they are casting early ballots. Provisional ballots are not always counted, and are not the same as a regular or early vote.

Some fail to bring ID with them to prove who they are. This reason seems the most dumb to me. Always carry a government issued ID. It will allow you to vote and may help in other circumstances.

For further clarification carry a piece of mail from a local agency, like the gas and electric company, that further proves your address and identity.

But prior to all this you have to register to vote. Without that the ID and options of early voting or provisional ballots is basically moot.

It costs nothing to register to vote. If you are a citizen, without a felony, it is a right that cannot be denied to you. Exercise that right. Make your voice be heard. Be involved with your Government, because your Government is involved with you.

“People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.” – from V for Vendetta