Thought of veterans prompted early vote

Doug Henderson

Oct. 5, 2014 1:00 am, Updated: Oct. 5, 2014 11:18 am

I almost didn't vote this year. All the dirty money needed and taken to run for office, I almost didn't vote.

All the back biting and lies aimed at the political opponent, needed just to run, I almost didn't vote.

The promises broken from the last elections, the mailbox loaded each night tearing down the other side, I almost didn't vote.

Some of my family saying they aren't voting because 'they are all crooks on both sides.” I almost didn't vote.

One family member saying, 'You don't vote, you can't complain.” I didn't care.

Then I thought about the guys and gals that gave their life and limbs so that I could vote.

I voted early!

Doug Henderson

Manchester

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