A Simple Thought For November 4

I present to you a simple thought on the eve of our national election:

Get out and vote.

We've all spent months and months deliberating over the pros and cons of all of the candidates. I am sure that many of us have been involved in heated debateswith friends, co-workers, and family members. This has been a time of great passion. In my eyes, it means that the people of this country really do care about where it is and where it is heading - and have been very passionate about it in the process.

But let us not forget that the only way this thing called "democracy" ever works (or has a chance to do so) is if everyone gets out to vote. It's a right ... and it's a responsibility. It is one of the great freedoms we are able to experience in this great country.

On November 4, it's not so important that you are red ... or blue ... or green ... black ... or white ... but it is absolutely critical that you vote. Now more than perhaps any other time in the lives of many of us, it is imperative to exercise your rights and responsibilities as an American citizen.

By voting, we've accomplished what is perhaps the greatest part of a successful democracy. And if we don't, we are, in many ways, abdicating our rights. As I am always reminded, freedom isn't free - but on this day, the pen is truly mightier than the sword.

Vote on November 4 - and then we'll figure out what to do with it all later.

See you on the other side!