Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

bigtree

(85,915 posts)
Mon Nov 25, 2013, 03:10 PM Nov 2013

I'm thankful for Gabrielle Giffords

tweeted by, Gabrielle Giffords ?@GabbyGiffords 7m

This year I'm thankful for so many people: my husband, my family, my supporters--and the nation's voters. See why at http://time100.time.com/2013/11/25/time-for-thanks/slide/gabrielle-giffords/


Gabrielle Giffords | Thanksgiving Gratitude


This Thanksgiving, I am most thankful for voters.

Voting is quite frankly the most important action we take as Americans. For many segments of the population, voting has not always been a right. And around the world, people sacrifice their lives for the right to vote in their own country. Voting is our duty.

For me, voting speaks to my core values. When I turned 18, I registered as a Republican and proudly voted in my first presidential election. By casting that first ballot, I ensured my voice was heard—just as our founders had envisioned. It was the beginning of a lifelong commitment to voting.

Even today, I treat my ballot like gold.

Accordingly, I have great respect for voters. It is voters who envision a future that is better than the present. It is voters who believe we can change what doesn’t work. And it is voters who ensure that our democracy functions as it should . . .

Voters know this. And come Election Day next year, they will remember those who failed to make brave choices.


read more: http://time100.time.com/2013/11/25/time-for-thanks/slide/gabrielle-giffords/


Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, pictured last month during an arms fair HANS PENNINK/REUTERS

6 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
I'm thankful for Gabrielle Giffords (Original Post) bigtree Nov 2013 OP
. bigtree Nov 2013 #1
K&R nt NCTraveler Nov 2013 #2
K and R thanks for posting Stuart G Nov 2013 #3
One of the bravest people in America shenmue Nov 2013 #4
. bigtree Nov 2013 #5
K&R. Paladin Nov 2013 #6
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»I'm thankful for Gabriell...