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Show ELECTION DAY Next Tuesday, November 8, might be termed All Citizens Day, inasmuch as every citizen is expected to participate in the election and do his little bit in placing the people of his choice in office. Equally important and perhaps more interesting, the city election should bring out the best in each of us. It is the day when we decide which people in our opinion will work for the best interests of our community and for the people as a whole. Election Day is the time when every citizen should bear in mind the significance of the last three letters of the word Amer I CAN and be proud that He CAN vote for the man of his choice. It might be well to take a moment here to pause and really give thanks for the privilege of voting, in-as in-as much as no other nation enjoys this privilege under such free and favorable conditions. Voting may seem like an insignificant matter, but it affords us that proud privilege of freedom to do as our mind, body, and soul feel is right and just. Our forefathers fought for this heritage, and it has been passed down to us, BUT are we protecting it as we should ? Take, for instance, our" trip to the voting polls. How seriously do we actually look at this privilege if we even go, and there are millions who do not go to the polls. Among many who do go, a common thought is, "Let's hurry to the polls and get through," and if there is no line, they hurry away, giving little thought or consideration to the candidates, can-didates, be it city, county, or national elections. This is where we are lax in fulfilling the right that was given us by those great 'Pilgrims. In closing, therefore, may we say: Think well of your city, think well of your privileges, and last, but not least, thank God you are an American you can vote in freedom for your convictions. Encourage everyone you know to attend the polls and, after thoroughly weighing the candidates, vote as only a a loyal citizen can. |