Why don't you vote?

I got on my high horse about voting on this morning's show.



For the life of me, I can't understand why people don't get out and vote! If you didn't vote...can you please explain.

Yes, there are a few legitimate reasons (illness, etc.) that may prevent you from voting. But come on...how do you explain a five percent voter turnout? Are you just lazy? Don't you care? Does it not matter to you that countless Americans have died to make sure you have the opportunity to vote? What about people in so many other countries that would give their all just for the chance to vote?

Yes...you do have the right to choose NOT to vote...but what the heck does that accomplish? We will never change the system...or have the best representation... until we have a significant voter turnout.

Sneak Peek at Mecklenburg County Ballot

Want to know what you're voting for?

We pulled a sample ballot from the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections website - so you can see the wording on two of the most important issues.

Take a look below, and make sure you understand the issues before you head to the polls.





Remember to make time, and get to the polls!