We Voted

I took August with me to the polls last week.  While we stood outside in the cold for nearly two hours, I shared with him why this day is so important.

I pointed to the man in front of us and told August that he didn't have the right to vote until 1870.

But, in reality, not until 1965.

I pointed to the woman behind us and told August she didn't have the right to vote until 1920.

And we talked about all the other people in this world who are still fighting and dying for the right to vote.  August promised me this would be his first of many, many trips to the polls.