They're not voting because...
- I can't vote because I am not registered...
I can't vote because I am not registered. We were stressfully moving house and although told that we were registered at our previous address, we were later told that we had been wiped from the register. I feel very unhappy and frustrated about this and angry (at myself) that I have lost the chance to have a voice, to take part in something that is my right. When I consider all the people around the world who can't vote, or don't get their vote counted, or get forced into voting a particular way - I know I have in some way let them down as well as myself and all the people throughout history who fought for a democratic voting system. I will make sure I am registered for every election to come and I will try to be as informed as I can - not take this right for granted.
written 20th Apr 2005