Why do you vote? We asked, you answered. Here are just some of the reasons you gave us:
"I vote because there are women around the world who can't. Because I want to show my children how important voting and participating are."
"People have fought for and died for the right of people to vote and have elections. It's the one day, every term, where you can hold the incumbents accountable."
"I vote because I am interested in my city, in the people in my city and how the city is run, how the country is run."
"The reason I vote in all elections is that I believe a lot of men and women suffered and died in the world wars so that the rest of us could have the benefit of democratic rights."
"I vote because local governments play a large role in the livability of our communities. I believe in the adage, 'Think globally, act locally' because I feel the first step in building a better world is by building better cities."
"I vote because it is my right, my freedom and my choice."
"If we don't stand up and vote for what we believe in, others will do it for us and we may not like the outcome!"
"I vote because I have the right and the freedom to ... why throw that privilege away?!"
"I love our city and it matters to me."
"I think that voting in elections is crucial to how we live and experience our lives, and despite the fact that it is often being overlooked, the civic level is probably the most important link in the chain. Municipal governments play a huge role in our daily experiences and decide how our city will look, act and respond to how the atmosphere within it is shaped."
"I vote because it is my obligation to participate in our democracy and if I don't vote I have no right to complain about the results I get."
"So I can complain when they get it wrong."
So, New West, what's your reason not to vote?
