Make October 10th the day you get out and vote!
Have you ever heard or said one of the following….
- Politicians don’t listen to me – why should I vote?
- The political system is too complicated; I don’t understand it.
- I am just a tenant – who cares about me?
- We need people in office who will listen to us!
- I only have one vote – what good does that do?
- I’m sick of politicians making and breaking promises!
Many people are discouraged about voting. In the 2004 federal election voter turnout was lower than in any national election since Confederation in 1867, with only 60.5% of eligible voters casting a ballot. In Ontario, the last election was even worse with only 4,528,167 or 56.9% of voters coming out.
So why should you vote?
Voting is your RIGHT as a citizen….
…some would say it’s a responsibility.
…in many areas of the world people die for the right to vote.
…voting is part of belonging and of being involved in your community.
Only some people are allowed to vote…
…citizens can vote but landed immigrants can’t– your vote can help represent the voice of your family, neighbours and friends who can’t vote.
…one vote can make a difference. Some battles are very tight and can be won by a small handful of voters showing up.
…set an example for your children.
Politicians listen to those who vote….
…TCHC tenants make up a big voting block. If they all came out to vote politicians would pay attention!
…if you want to influence change, you have to vote.
…politicians respect those who vote. They have to pay attention to voters.
Whoever wins gets to make the decisions…
…if you don’t present your point of view, the other side wins.
…voting is better than complaining. If you didn’t vote why should you complain?
…someone is going to win anyways. This is your time to influence who that is!
Voting = Power.
Reclaim your power! Get Out and Vote!
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