Our government has changed over the years since 1776. Our
forefathers formed this nation on the belief that all men were
equal.  Since then, at times, we the people have let them down
in our quest for equality.  They knew we had to follow some
basic principles to reach this type of government. The number
one thing above all others, we fail our forefathers at the
voting booth. We don't question our elected officials enough nor
keep abreast of things which affect us all.  A low turnout at
the poll usually gives us people who can't or won't help our
nation.  I say this to remind all of us to vote in every
election — no matter if it's a local one or a national one. The
one vote we have carries the same strength as the next person's.
Your wealth or standing does not alter the power we have when
voting.  Lately, I have heard some people say many of us may not
be qualified to vote. Thankfully they are few, but in time their
number may grow especially if all citizens fail to vote. If we
elect people who share their v