Tomorrow is Election Day. Voter turnout here in Hawai`i may hit a new low with few competitive races. But it's different in other parts of our country.
We may be in Hawai`i, but nevertheless, we are inundated via news media, texts, social media posts, and emails with polls, videos, articles, and requests for donations. We will be closely watching the election results tomorrow afternoon as there are highly competitive races in other states that will determie the way forward for our country for the next two years and beyond. The results of those races will impact our lives, not just today, but for years to come. That is why we need to pay attention and be informed. What happens in other states will impact the future of our country.
I believe in our democracy. I believe that our vote counts. And I am hopeful that when given the opportunity, those elected to serve us will make the right decisions.
Our country is in turmoil, but we've been in this place before, and with strong leadership, we got through those tough times. I recall a quote from President John F. Kennedy: "Let us not despair but act. Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer, Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past - let us accept our own responsibility for the future."
Our children, grandchildren, and future generations will be impacted by the decisions that are made today. In this very divisive political climate we are living in today, I remain hopeful that our elected leaders will seek the right answer. The future of our country depends on their actions today.
