The year 2009 has been the grand inaugural year for a truly great experiment in promoting and simplifying democracy. For Politivote, this has been a great year of growth and expansion. More and more people are becoming members and voting on important issues. Through out the year, health care reform, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and our economic troubles have been at the forefront of our thoughts. My experience as a member of Politivote has given me the opportunity to examine, critique, and vote on bills being brought before the legislature.
In examining these bills, I have seen good bills that will contribute to the welfare of our nation, and others that are a complete waste of time and tax payer’s money. To me, this is the essence of Politivote. We should become more knowledgeable on the areas in which our government does its job well and those that need improvement. Having gained this knowledge, we should use politivote to vote and be heard.
So, as we go into the New Year, I resolve to become more informed than I was last year about political issues that may impact my life. In addition, I will make more use of politivote to make my voice known on these issues. I strongly urge those who read this article to do the same. If you are not yet a member, go to the site and register. Your free registration allows you to vote on the bills that effect you. If you are unhappy with something that your representatives are doing, use the tools of this site to vote and be heard! In the year 2010, we can become more informed citizens and in so doing make our nation a better place.