Why is it important to vote?

Gisela Rodriquez Posted: October 7, 2020

By Gisela Rodriguez, Immigration Attorney, Tallahassee, FL, www.giselarodriguezlaw.com

Every time we exercise this right, we are honoring those who sacrificed their lives for us to be able to cast our vote.

Every time we exercise the right to vote, we are validating the ideals upon which this nation was founded.

The ideals that hold us together.

The ideals that tell us that ALL, not SOME, are entitled to liberty and justice.

The ideals that guide us through the path of inclusion and acceptance.

The ideals that push us to pursue justice.

The ideals that teach us not to leave anyone behind.

Therefore, it is essential to vote. Your vote counts, your vote matters, your vote makes a difference, your vote will undoubtedly unleash the freedom and the power to become a more perfect union.

Vote, our Hispanic community is counting on it!  

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