Do you vote...

I do too. Regularly. I've voted for parties, for candidates I've felt were the best among a basket of evils. I've stood in snaking lines. I've punched the button. And honestly, when the indelible ink comes on my finger, I've shown in around with a smirk, looking down on the unfortunates who havent got theirs.
Which is why I have been listening to all this debate about whether to vote or not, or give blank votes which much interest.
All I have to say, is if you live in a country you are morally, ethically and emotionally responsible to sustain the democracy and freedom it offers you. The least you can do is vote for a candidate you feel is capable of representing you. If you dont like any of the candidates on offer, vote for the party you believe in. If you feel all the candidates and all the parties are crooks, get into politics yourself and try to make a difference instead of sitting on the fringe and bleating about it.
I have just shifted home last year, and suddenly realised I hadnt done my voter registration.
Here's what I heard is helpful. And yes. Do vote. It does make a difference.

From the Jaagore.com website:
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