The Book of Excuses, Chapter 5
With the election finally coming tomorrow, I thought it was time to take out one of my favorite books, The Book of Excuses, Unabridged Version. Appropriately, Chapter 5 is titled, Excuses Not To Vote.
While I can’t list all the reasons, I will share some of the author’s best:
1. My vote doesn’t matter. With some 130 million registered votes, what difference does one less vote make? Answer: Why do people buy lottery tickets when the odds are much worse?
2. I don’t like any of the candidates. Well, who does? The average person can list the number of best friends on one hand. Truth is we dislike more people than we like.
3. I hate standing in long lines waiting to vote. Well, the absentee ballot was available long before today.
4. Other than the President and perhaps the Proposals, I don’t even know the other candidates. Truth is most others don’t know either. That’s why some people vote straight party ticket or why some don’t even vote for the other candidates. But then again, you can read about the other candidates and learn enough to properly vote.
I love the Book of Excuses. The first few chapters are really good such as excuses for showing up late; forgetting a birthday or anniversary; not having manners; and not sending thank you cards. I think a couple more chapters could be included for the Detroit Lions, Wolverines, and L’Oreal.
Excuses are for losers. Get out and vote tomorrow. And vote for the right reasons and the right people.
On a sidebar, I couldn’t let today pass without a mention of the miraculous finish at Spartan Stadium on Saturday. Incredible, amazing, outstanding and one of the craziest times ever at a game. One more reason never give up even when the odds are stacked against you. Sweet victory is the best taste of all. And yes Dawn, you can bid on tickets next year!
Happy Monday!
November 3rd, 2008 at 10:25 am
I totally agree with you LG the game was amazing go Green go White!
Also voting is important is the last presidential election 537 voters decided the election – that does show that every vote counts. People forget to quickly that this is how our country was founded. People fought and died to have the right to vote. The least I can do is wait in line to take my turn. Be part of the solution not part of the problem. If you think washington needs to change then let them hear your voice because it does matter. Ok I will get off my soap box now….
November 3rd, 2008 at 11:24 am
Carolyn I agree with you. I am so excited to vote! I want to be a active part of the process and the solution.
LG have to be honest. I did not watch the game! I was helping out the economy by going shoping for new shoes!
November 3rd, 2008 at 11:30 am
I also thing it’s very important to vote…if you are unhappy with the way things are, you can not complain if you do not vote. I will be at the polls tomorrow when I get out of work…
November 3rd, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Yes, we all need to get out there and vote and do our part.
And it was an Awesome Game on Saturday.. what fun!!!
November 3rd, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Sorry I posted so late. My brain was still on Daylight Savings Time….
Just kidding.