Why do you Vote?

I reported yesterday about our HUGE VICTORY in the update in Franking Rules which will enable our Representatives to be better connected to constituencies and help build bridges between government and the people by providing them with information where they spend much of their time... ie facebook, myspace, twitter, etc...

A good example the Feds could incorporate into their newly found freedoms is something CA SOS Debra Bowen has done with her new YouTube channel.

Bowen campaigned in California in the heart of the uncertainty battle with electronic voting machines saying she was running for two reasons "Florida and Ohio." With the impending voter suppression on the horizon and the actualized fears we've seen thus far, its only fair to assume that voting rights advocates will have their work cut out for them.

Even one of the greatest American Patriots of our time had problems voting:

But I digress... Bowen's video mentions a pet issue "transparency" and asks for UGC about why WE are voting this year. I would, actually, like to hear from young what their first time was like in their first election - if it is their first time, what has it been like registering and getting information about candidates at all levels of government? Further, do people expect there to be difficulties, and what do they plan to do if there are... I am imagining some great role playing videos.

First, submission to Bowen's request - I vote because I believe in the right to dance....

Why do you vote? I vote for my right to bug elected leaders on twitter....

Happy Friday!