definition

"vote"
Pronunciation: 'vOt
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English (Sc), from Latin votum vow, wish
1 : a usually formal expression of opinion or will in response to a proposed decision; especially : one given as an indication of approval or disapproval of a proposal, motion, or candidate for office
2 : the collective opinion or verdict of a body of persons expressed by voting
3 : the right to cast a vote; specifically : the right of suffrage
4 a : the act or process of voting b : a method of voting
5 : a formal expression of a wish, will, or choice voted by a meeting

........we live in a country in which we have a special right: the right to vote for our governing officials.....and yet, less than half the registered population excercise this right......

admittedly, people voice that they are disillusioned with the choices available........well.......

think about it.......what percentage of the population (P) register in the first place? ..........I don't know, but it is definitely not all that are eligible......for argument sake, let's say 80%........then only half of them actually take the trouble to put the little piece of paper in the box...........so:

P x 0.80 x 0.50 = 40% of the population

.........what if we were able to get all those people who didn't think their vote makes a difference to cast it anyway?......what if we got more information to all those people who don't know who to vote for?........

.......when the leaders are winning with only 36% support, couldn't better voter turn-out produce more options?.......the tables can be turned...............

it's your right:

vote