Jaded?
We have precious little influence over our government. Our two-party system in the U.S. ensures that, at best, we have a “lesser of two evils” choice on voting day. It’s more choice than many humans have though. And people literally gave their lives so we would have that privilege. You’ve heard it all before. The bottom line is that it’s hard to care when you know from experience that those politicians are just going to disappoint.
So like a little kid who can’t have the candy he wants, will you pout and refuse anything at all? It’s still pretty cool to be able to pick even between two candidates. And there are definitely some choices to make this year. If you are in California, just the propositions alone are worth going to the polls. Prop 23 is sponsored by Texas oil companies and EVERYONE else is against it — a bald attempt to suspend clean air laws in California. You GOTTA vote NO on that.
And since this is The Plant Rant, I have to mention 19, right?! 
Bottom line is that 19 is full of problems. And a lot of people I respect are voting against it. I just think they’re doing so for the wrong reasons. Marijuana is under a prohibition act, and that needs to be corrected on a global level. Passing prop 19 will carry this cause forward without a doubt. Never let it be said that our generation failed to move the cause forward because the necessary steps were less than ideal in the short term. Plus, if it doesn’t work out, we’ll get it on the ballot again and fix it. And in the meantime, other states will follow California’s lead.
So get out and vote. Please. Especially if you voted for President Obama and you’re feeling a bit jaded by politics and politicians. Me too. You can still make a difference.
