I Voted for ME

Posted by: Brent James on January 30, 2008 Biblical Values •

Last night I watched video clips of the Florida primary exit polling. The good citizens were asked, “What do you think are the key issues?” Some responded to the question by personalizing its context. The question for them became, “What are the key issues that affect me?” One retired gentleman offered healthcare and the high cost of prescription drugs, saying, “That’s what effects me most.” I was bothered to hear him say that and wondered how many of us think in similar fashion, completely unaware.

Today, I asked some kids in my neighborhood what they thought about the concept. I repeated the interview question as well as the man’s response then asked, “Was that a good answer? If not, what should it have been?” The three of them thought about it and one young girl, about 10 years old, said, “He should vote on what is important to everybody, not just him.” Exactly. We’re all in this together.

As we prepare to vote in the coming weeks, let’s shift our focus. Expand its understandably narrow confines and consider how our vote affects America.

For the common good, as they say.

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I agree.

Posted by on February 19, 2008.