AFRAID TO SPEAK OUT
The funny thing about fear is that it can become a habit. One that immobilizes us, leaving us frozen and unable to act. And eventually the fear wins.
But today, right now...
WE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO FACE THOSE FEARS -
STARE THEM DOWN
STARE THEM DOWN
to break the habit and take a stand.
Are you going to seize that opportunity and vote with your conscience? Do what you know is right? Or will you continue to allow fear to rule your life? And for what?
THERE IS NO REASON TO BE AFRAID
Voting is anonymous - and it stays that way. Your signature indicates that you voted, not HOW you voted. Be true to yourself and your conscience. Let your voice - all of our voices - be heard loud and clear.
Again -- NO one who refuses to vote is in a position to complain. The irrational fears of voting could well hamper extremely critical efforts to improve status quo. When we vote on election day in November, we must sign our names, but HOW we vote in the booth is confidential. The same holds for voting for STA issues. There is NO EXCUSE not to vote. None. Not a single reason. There is NO record of how any individual voted. And -- we cannot assume the votes of the (responsible and accountable) "others" will ensure the outcome. There is simply too much at stake to remain silent.
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