Why do you need to vote?
Lastly, but not least, let’s talk about why it’s important to vote, even though we are living in a pandemic world. While I can understand the fear of contracting COVID-19, especially for those who have other pre-existing conditions, skipping elections might contribute to a vicious circle, making the ethnic groups mentioned above continue to self-isolate and skip important events.
- It’s important to vote because:
- Even though it doesn’t seem like this, but every single vote matters
- By voting, you’ll play an active part in what happens in your country
- By not voting, you’re not using your voice
- It’s an opportunity for change
- You can choose how your money is spent
- Your vote can improve the quality of the healthcare system (this topic was highly discussed this year)
Moreover, a recent study made by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) in San Francisco, CA, has shown that the citizen’s main concern for this year’s presidential election in the U.S. was healthcare. The most discussed and debated topics include the fate of Medicare, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), and what will happen to healthcare costs and expenses.
So if you’re one of those people that think their vote is useless, you might want to think again. Your vote might change the quality of the healthcare system and affect future policy making.
According to Dr. Angela Bell, “We are at a crossroads in America with this election. The impact of the results will be huge. We need a president who will unite us around the fact that good quality healthcare is a right that shouldn’t depend on how much money you make, what you look like, or where you live.”
To sum up, it’s essential to understand what you’re voting about and know that your vote can make a huge difference and impact aspects like housing, education, employment and healthcare. Therefore, vote for this year’s presidential elections, but make sure to stay safe and follow all the safety measures mentioned above.
