The reason why African Americans should vote is this. Opportunities are always developing all around us. As they effect our lifestyles, environments and society we are alerted to the need to communicate to our leaders how we are being effected. Voting is a privilege. To be able to express our thoughts and feelings is a sure way to communicate, and voting allows us to do just that.
There has been much sacrifice and effort by our former leaders to defend the right to voice opinions. Years ago the black Americans could not express their voice freely. Many gave their lives, lost their jobs and positions fighting for the right to vote over several years. Many were scorned, spat upon and scoffed at for the determination of advocacy. As this is realized we can't help but join in and stand up for our right to vote. Not to vote because of the right only, but to vote for what is right. There should never be a vote cast only on the merit of having a right to vote. There must be a reason, a belief in what you are voting for.
African Americans should not vote if the leader or issue at hand is not representative of the voters belief or needs. This is a time when the black voter is to stand firm in the conviction at heart. The issue at hand may not be what is good for society on the whole. This is another reason the African American should remain silent. In the case of pro vs. con, it is always expected that the black voter will respond. Another area of concern is in times of being unsure, or lacking in understanding of, or comprehension of certain issues. This is when the African American should remain silent. There is also a time when the African American should exercise the right not to vote, and not be taken in by the accusations of non-patriotism. There comes a time when silence is necessary to get a point across also. Many have gone to the polls fully ignorant of the issues at hand.
Many others have also gone to the polls not having enough information about the candidate. Others have walked into the voting area and scrambled to get the last bit or latest information from a newspaper regarding the position of the person they chose to vote for. These people should not be voting at all. Why are they even in the voting line? They are in the voting line because this is what a patriot does. This is how you show your neighbors you are a real African American. I did this myself a number of times. It did not make me feel patriotic, it just made me look patriotic.
The type of African Americans that should vote are those that have learned the issues at hand and understand the loopholes and twisted lingo used to throw the vote in a certain direction. An educated thoroughly read up scholar that has taken time to study the issues and follow the campaign. One that has listened well to the debates, watched the news on TV and read the newspapers and magazines covering the polls as they fluctuated. The kind of African American that should vote is one that is sharp enough to see or recognize the deceit and trickery used to draw voters toward the favored agenda. A voter sharp enough to know that the casted vote is going to count because the issues at hand gained popularity and society is not going to allow the issue to be overlooked or ignored. That the act of voting is not like the lottery, but is actually a concern that is just as important to the candidate as it is to the society at large.
These are the African American voters that should be voting. Those that did not follow any of the important issues, watch the news, read the newspapers and magazines, or follow the debates and campaigns, should remain silent and forever hold their peace. They do not even deserve the right to enter the polls.
I have been in this situation also. I knew in my heart that I did not spend the time following the campaign, or news issues. I was totally ignorant of what was going on. I did not feel as it was proper to vote in this state. To me this was just as bad as lying, cheating and stealing. I did not want someone to gain luck due to my ignorance, so yes there was a stroke of pride involved there along with my integrity. Would I want my leader to make those types of decisions? Would I feel good about it if I knew the only reason I was elected was because most of the votes I drew were due to ignorance?
As I think about this now, I wonder to myself, how many leaders got elected due to the ignorance of the majority? Something to think about. How many will suffer because of ignorant votes. This type of African American should not ever enter the voting area.
Sincerely,
Al Johnson
Independent Marketing Executive
Muskegon, MI USA 49442
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