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Why You Should Vote

Afternoon, everyone!

Let's talk about the general election. It's just a week away and there are so many reasons why we should vote. The parties are all making so many promises and proposals for new policies. We need to get out there and decide what we want for the future. Regardless of whether you support one party or another party, just get out there and vote and make sure your voice is heard. Voting impacts how things are in your community and your life. 

So why vote?

Sure, you might say that you'll have no influence and no impact on the outcome. You might even be completely disinterested in politics and the news but not voting will mean that other people will decide how your entire world is run. From Brexit to education, from the environment to the NHS, it will be decided by someone else. Voting is deciding what policies should proceed and policies make real-life changes. Your vote will impact a whole plethora of different and important aspects of your life so why be complacent? 

You could say there is a fair argument that a single vote has no effect but change and reform does not happen by sitting in the comfort of your home. Often the impact of a vote will be felt more severely by those from the lower socioeconomic background. New policies might make or break their entire livelihood. It might not impact your life in any particular way but it will definitely change someone else's life. Vote to change their life for the better. 

Voting will impact your local area. You could seriously skew how your community is shaped. You could vote to have more investment in local infrastructure and improve your area. By voting, you can decide on the priorities your local area should focus on. You can decide on what policies align with the change you want to see within the local area.

Voting is a massive privilege. In countries like Afghanistan, Uganda and Pakistan, women are unable to vote as a result of internal laws and societal systems. Being apathetic and ignorant of politics is a position of privilege. We should use the privilege we have to change the outcomes. There is historical background about how minorities and women earned the right to vote because we didn't always have this right. It does not hurt to vote. Moore criticises votes do not matter unless you live in a marginal area in which it can go any way. However, in the 2017 election, it was reported that the number of non-voters outnumbered the total number of voters. If those non-voters had voted, they might have skewed the outcome differently. 

Another criticism that Moore is that none of the parties have convincing policies and criticises the members of the parties for their apathy towards issues like austerity and antisemitism. Her criticisms are fair and justified however even if your values don't align with any party, you should vote. Voting has large effects across the country but it also has a very local impact. By voting, you might contribute towards a new system that helps those disadvantaged. Vote for your next-door neighbour who has several children but not enough money to feed them all. Do it for your teachers from primary school. Do it for your child who will have to pay off her student loans when she starts working. 

Young people will be the most affected by the vote as it can shape many things. Young voters, don't let your future be shaped by other people. Not voting will not be act of rebellion. It will simply mean that your views and your opinion did not count. In a greying population, it is so vital that you vote because people who will not live the future they voted for will decide for you what policies will apply to your life. Changes made by the government will affect us the most. Whether economical changes or policies in health care, it can have a lasting impact on how easier or harder our life will be in the future. 

Your vote will decide how you want your tax contributions will be used. You can vote for which party represents your views on how your tax contributions should be allocated. These have an effect on public services such as policing and healthcare so by not voting, you become silent in how you want the money you contribute should be used. 

It is easier than ever to vote. It takes less than an hour to vote. Research on all the parties you can vote for and all their policies and then make an educated decision. Be aware of impartial media and make sure you obtain your information from reputable resources. Here is a few links to get you started:


Again be wary of where you find your information and get out there and vote for a change. 

Sincerely Sinthu








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