Yeah, I know. I'm a late comer to the political foray. And I have a reason. It's not a particularly good reason, but it's my story. I was raised in a very Conservative family. At first, I didn't question anything. Not religion, not politics, not anything. When I finally got around to college, I realized that I had problems with organized religion. Then I also realized I problems with Conservative points. I wanted to talk about politics and try and learn, but I found people unwilling. That any discussion about the differences in politics descended into yelling or judgments. Wanting no part of that, I decided to not take part in anything political. I didn't discuss nor take part in politics. I didn't vote.
Eventually, through growing up some and becoming the very social justice forward person I am today, I realized that if I wanted things to change, I needed to be part of it. While I am only one vote, it matters. My vote and my voice matter. So I'm proud today to say that I voted for my very first time. That I voted for people whose beliefs mirror my own. And that while my vote won't likely be a deciding vote, I was able to stand up for what I believe in and know I did my civic duty. I only wish I had realized my feelings sooner.
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