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Jessica Boucher

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October 27, 2012
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Take your vote seriously

I say damn the ignorant voter! Too strong you say? As Americans, it is our privilege and duty to vote for our representatives, but too few people take this honor seriously. Voting is not about walking into a booth to check a box. Voting is not about choosing the candidate who is most personable or handsome. Voting is not about trying something new. It’s not about getting out there to do it because some snappy commercial says it’s important for you to “Rock the Vote.” Voting is one of the heaviest decisions we make in our lifetimes. It is our …

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