A lot of people focus on national and state politics, and feel that local politics don’t matter. Sadly, that isn’t true. Local government is the backbone of democracy, a process everyone should participate in.
French politician Alexis de Toqueville said that local government is “the life and mainspring of America”. He understood that democracy in America was founded on the principle and supported by the backbone of local free elections.
Do not fall victim to the ideology that your local elected officials don’t matter in the great scheme of things. Your vote always matters.
Here’s a good way to look at it. Let’s use the hot topic issue of 2nd Amendment Rights. Localities across the state of Virginia are passing Second Amendment Sanctuary City referendums and resolutions. This tells the state that the majority of voters want their rights preserved. It shows that elected officials are standing up for the constituents.
The state then listens. When an overwhelming majority of the state is raising their voices in unison, state officials listen.
So vote. Vote for democracy. Vote against tyranny. Make your voice heard.
Miss Politically Incorrect 