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Editor,

Hello fellow citizens of Lake County.

One of the more interesting points of human behavior is that we tend to take everyday things for granted. We have all caught ourselves driving to work or other destinations and suddenly a beautiful sunrise or other majestic sight will catch our attention. Meanwhile, we think to ourselves that we live in one of the most scenic places in the world and yet we can still lose sight of the beauty around us because of the everyday routine.

Folks, it occurred to me that we have been guilty of the same type of behavior when it comes to our solemn duty as citizens of this great state and country. We get so caught up in the everyday struggle for life with all of its pressures and distractions that we can lose sight of the obvious and important. Our very existence in this country is dependent on our participation in the everyday events we call politics. In the last primary election voter turnout was woefully low, below 38 percent.

This illustrates the point that more than ever we seem to neglect the important because we have lost sight of the bigger picture. If only 38 percent of us vote then only 38 percent have the say in our future and the remaining 62 percent will have no say in the decisions that will affect us all. 

If you are comfortable in “giving” up your right to have a say in the matter then I hope you are also willing to give up the right to complain as well if the current situation is not to your liking. As for me I wish to retain the right to vote, to be heard and complain if needed. I hope you will join me this November in exercising our rights as citizens of this great country and get out and make your voice heard through the act of voting.

Brent Matson
Polson

 

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