Comments | joylael: Not Just a Quote

joylael

Not Just a Quote - But a Call to Vote!

Jul 31, 2004 23:11

When you become entitled to exercise the right of voting for public officers let it be impressed on your mind that God commands you to choose for rulers just men who will rule in the fear of God. The preservation of a republican government depends on the faithful discharge of this duty; if the citizens neglect this duty and place unprincipled men ( Read more... )

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genieex2 July 31 2004, 21:39:29 UTC

Voting is such a privledge and I dont understand why more people dont exercise this right. doesn matter if we vote the same or different, What does matter that you do Vote.

T'is Sad joylael July 31 2004, 22:15:11 UTC

I myself find it sad that there is such voter apathy...Even though I rarely support anyone 100%...I decide who comes closet to representing my values, or whose principles/policies I agree with most... To me, those who don't vote shouldn't complain about who gets elected...But the more who do vote, the better represented we can all be!

ainu_laire July 31 2004, 21:55:40 UTC

Dude, in the next presidental election, you will see ME in the voting polls! :D

Hugs Dear Suvi! joylael July 31 2004, 22:06:30 UTC

Have I told you lately how wonderful you are!!! It does my heart good to see a younger person so interested and patriotic!!!

Re: Hugs Dear Suvi! ainu_laire July 31 2004, 22:25:01 UTC

Oh man, I'm so optimistic... look at the communities I am in, like '2004_elections' :D

gothqueen67 July 31 2004, 23:18:01 UTC

I don't really support a lot of that quote but I think that voting is very important.

I can't wait until I can get my vote in. :D

shirastardust August 1 2004, 09:32:35 UTC

I always vote and so does my husband. Angel Eyes wishes he could vote.

chrysallys August 1 2004, 18:57:50 UTC

I'll be voting for myself and Alex seeing how he's Canadian and can't. Too bad too because this is one of the most important elections in history IMHO.

The important thing is, in reference to that quote, that people don't see certain individuals voting for given RIGHTS and assume they are going against god. What is most important, if you are going along with the quote, is that you consider the truthfulness and sincerity of the person. Look deeper than the media and take the fact that often following god's word is all for show. My god is a peaceful, loving god. He is not to be feared. He loves everyone, accepts EVERYONE. How could he not?

Anyway just a thought as I read that.