Voting highlights what matters and appeals to the people the most. Its not who stands at the center of the stage and attracts the most attention towards themselves who will decide what steps to take or what not to, what to prioritize or what not to. Its the audience that becomes the actor through voting. The success of democratic norms and values is not defined by the candidate who wins the election, but by the people who show up at the polling booth for voting. For me, voting has always been important. Since I was young, I carried a deep respect for the legacy of not only the activists and politicians but also the many everyday citizens who quietly died in pursuit of voting rights. Too many others gave their lives for those who look like me to be able to vote. As both a woman and a minority I feel a heightened sense of importance in expressing my right. I deeply believe that citizens need to have an active role
in the nomination of the people who are making decisions on both a local, state and federal level and should be engaged in the types of policies being passed. It is important that citizens are involved in decisions that affect the lives of every American for both equity and oversight purposes.
In a democratic system, voting lies at the heart of its values. Its undoubtedly the most essential step in moving towards a better and brighter future. Voting has the power to dilute the influence imposed by big industrial enterprises, donors, and narrow interest groups. Instead, voting highlights peoples interests. Voting helps to build civic muscles that are necessary for serving the communities and the people. Voting tends to surprise the people who are busy predicting the possible outcome of the elections, presenting it as a mere formality. Showcasing the fact that in a true democracy, in essence, everything can happen.