Value of my vote?
I feel like a blind person when I vote in Vietnam because I have no knowledge of politics and social issues. Lack of understanding makes me confused and scared to say what I care about. And even when I speak my mind out loud, I wonder: "Does the community think I am a critic or a reactionary?
But if I only focus on finding a leader, I can easily ignore the question, "What are the leaders for?" If a good leader is someone who can solve social problems so why I do not question myself: "What is the problem with my community, and what can be improved?." How can I choose a good leader if I don't know what I want to change?
Find the leadership for myself
This way of thinking makes me feel more freedom and proactive in making change. I can improve the community myself or find people who share a voice to create society's needs. When increasing social needs, then the government have motivated to change. But if I don't speak out, I will give up my power and another will decide for me.
It emphasizes once again the importance of knowledge, as well as the value of educating citizens. Only an educated community has the ability to argue and demand its own needs. I hope to learn well enough to become an educator, then become a leader to create a space for people to speak out their needs.
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I like Vox.com's following idea when it comes to asking their readers about "What would you like to change?" instead of depicting election dramas. "
Another way that journalists can cover an election: Not as a show, but as a choice - between plans, priorities, and visions for what a country should do next. This kind of coverage is designed to make you a smarter voter.
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