election day

since i was 18 i was told to vote. the federal election in which i was first allowed to vote my dad told me i had the right to vote so i should use that right. i was irritated and stupid. im pretty sure i picked the first name that was listed. i had no idea what the party i voted for represented. i know i have the right to vote, but i have the right to do a lot of things i dont do. like i said, i was stupid. wait.. i have the right. my dad was right. if you have the right to do anything, do it! and because you have the right, care about it! when it comes to voting in the federal elections, you do realize this does affect you right? sure, one vote may not make a significant difference, but if everyone thought that way, there would be no possibility for change or difference what so ever. take initiative. inquire. discuss. research. even if its just an hour out of your day, one day before election day. find out what the different political parties are about and what the candidates want for the country. listen to the debates if possible. know what is important to you and understand who may be more likely to bring about the certain changes you want with in the country. this is your country. 
me. im not politically savvy - if thats what you call it. its something im working on. politics are important, i know this. i know who i am voting for and definitely more than 1 hour went into my decision.
tomorrow is election day in canada. 
please vote smart.