Democracy

We in Canada had the opportunity to get out and vote yesterday.  

A new federal government was voted in.  The Conservatives were finally able to get their majority government, and there were some drastic changes in the rest of the parties.

I am always surprised at how many people are apathetic about this very simple right that means so much to us.

There are billions of people in this world that do not have the right to choose what kind of government they will be led by.  

They would give anything to have this blessing.   

I worked at the election yesterday. 

It brought such joy to my heart to see new Canadians come in and exercise  this right for the first time.  One man came back a few times, each time bringing with him another child so they could vote. 

Even when our chosen candidate doesn't win, our vote counts.  

It says that we care about our Country, that we are grateful to live in a land of freedom.  

I am grateful for the freedom to choose.