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Post by flanz on Sept 30, 2024 16:47:17 GMT
I've written 20 letters via Vote Forward and have 60 more awaiting my words.
I want to write the most persuasive and succinct 2-3 sentences. Would love to hear your thoughts in how to complete the sentence:
I vote because ......
NO naming of candidates/party allowed.
I'll share the message I wrote in the first 20 letters a little later, along with some alternate ideas.
Thanks!!!
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Post by epeanymous on Sept 30, 2024 16:53:18 GMT
It's my privilege and responsibility as a citizen.
Also because I care about the future of my community.
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Post by MichyM on Sept 30, 2024 16:54:00 GMT
This is so timely, I will be watching closely. My 200 postcards arrived Saturday. They are supposed to go postal on October 15. My friends who will be writing with me and I could definitely use some inspiration!
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Post by disneypal on Sept 30, 2024 17:03:14 GMT
I vote because it's an honor to be able to do so, many countries don't have any say over their political leaders and I am grateful that my country does.
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Post by peasapie on Sept 30, 2024 17:06:57 GMT
I vote because it honors my relatives who fought for my freedom to take part in governance.
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Post by papersilly on Sept 30, 2024 17:15:06 GMT
because i realize it's a privilege that many people take for granted.
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Post by onelasttime on Sept 30, 2024 17:23:11 GMT
Voting in this country is a right but it is also a duty because all levels of our government are determined by how “We the People” vote.
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Post by flanz on Sept 30, 2024 17:32:06 GMT
Excellent! Keep 'em coming!
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Post by lurker on Sept 30, 2024 17:35:07 GMT
To honor the women before me who fought to have the right to vote.
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Post by scrapcat on Sept 30, 2024 17:36:23 GMT
because it's the least I can do to honor those that marched, fought and died for the right to vote.
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Post by lisae on Sept 30, 2024 17:42:15 GMT
I vote because we, as citizens of the United States, are privileged to choose our representatives in free and fair elections. People all over the world are still fighting for that same basic right. I vote because it is the best way to make my priorities known.
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Post by jill8909 on Sept 30, 2024 18:04:01 GMT
because it really matters. I am lucky enough to live in the United States of America and want my vote heard.
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Post by flanz on Sept 30, 2024 18:17:11 GMT
So many great suggestions. Here's what I wrote in the 20 letters I completed earlier: ... I want my kids, my community and EVERYONE to have a better life. I believe that voting is the most powerful and peaceful way to make that happen. I hope you will join me in this election and CHOOSE to be a VOTER. - - - - - Some ideas I saw online today: When we vote, we take back our power to choose, to speak up, to stand with those who support us and each other. In the voting booth, we are all equal. ----- Keep 'em coming friends! peasquared jeremysgirl lucyg scrapmaven onelasttime bc2ca Sorry, I'm rushing and I know I haven't tagged all of you who are politically involved. |
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Post by breetheflea on Sept 30, 2024 18:18:54 GMT
because it's the least I can do to honor those that marched, fought and died for the right to vote. This is what I would try to say (and probably not so eloquently) if I wrote my own answer. |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Sept 30, 2024 18:35:04 GMT
Our country was established on the right to vote against taxes without representation.
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Post by Merge on Sept 30, 2024 19:07:09 GMT
Because my daughters deserve to live in a free society that values them as human beings.
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Post by Rhondito on Sept 30, 2024 19:14:18 GMT
Because my daughters deserve to live in a free society that values them as human beings. I must be having a day... this thread is making me tear up.
Your reason is the same as mine.
I vote because I want our country to be a better place for my daughter, and for all the women in the US. I want little girls to know they matter and they deserve to have a voice and a place in leadership.
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Post by flanz on Sept 30, 2024 19:20:31 GMT
We need a love button for threads like this! I really appreciate all of your input, and wisdom.
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Post by flanz on Sept 30, 2024 19:21:19 GMT
Because my daughters deserve to live in a free society that values them as human beings. I must be having a day... this thread is making me tear up.
Your reason is the same as mine.
I vote because I want our country to be a better place for my daughter, and for all the women in the US. I want little girls to know they matter and they deserve to have a voice and a place in leadership.
I def. want to incorporate this message in my 2 or 3 sentences. Would you send it to the women AND men on your mailing list? I'm thinking I will... |
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Post by pinklady on Sept 30, 2024 19:28:20 GMT
To honor the women before me who fought to have the right to vote.  |
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Post by lucyg on Sept 30, 2024 19:31:22 GMT
I love all the answers everyone has given already. My response falls along the lines of “I want a better community for my children and all the children.” But honestly, I agree with everyone else, too.
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Post by MichyM on Sept 30, 2024 19:35:40 GMT
To honor the women before me who fought to have the right to vote. I am going to use that as is for the cards I send to people with traditionally "women's" names. Thank you! |
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Post by huskergal on Sept 30, 2024 19:40:31 GMT
because I believe it is my civic duty to participate in our government.
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Post by Sharon on Sept 30, 2024 20:49:30 GMT
because it is my civic duty.
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Post by iowagirl50147 on Sept 30, 2024 21:05:23 GMT
I vote because my great uncle gave his life to give us all the freedom to vote.
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Post by withapea on Sept 30, 2024 21:05:30 GMT
I’ve been writing letters too. My answer is
I vote because I cannot take for granted something that so many have fought for. I vote for the future that the next generations deserve. I vote because as a cancer patient my life literally depends on having access to healthcare.
Some of yours are better!
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Post by christine58 on Sept 30, 2024 21:20:56 GMT
I vote because it’s my way to honor those who fought so hard to give us the right to vote.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Sept 30, 2024 21:30:09 GMT
I vote so my child, and all children, will have a brighter future. I vote so my voice will be heard. I vote because it is a right and a privilege that so many have fought and died to protect.
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Post by flanz on Sept 30, 2024 21:50:41 GMT
I’ve been writing letters too. My answer is I vote because I cannot take for granted something that so many have fought for. I vote for the future that the next generations deserve. I vote because as a cancer patient my life literally depends on having access to healthcare. Some of yours are better! Yours is very powerful! Thank you for writing! ((( hugs ))) |
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Post by flanz on Sept 30, 2024 21:51:23 GMT
Sooo many great ones! Thank you everyone!
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