Yeah, yeah, they say it's your civic duty to vote, and they're right. Donating blood (and I don't mean playing rugby) is also your civic duty, but lots of people don't do that either.
Personally, I think that donating blood is more fun than voting, even with that big ol' needle: first, all you have to do is show up and they are soooo very grateful (kinda like your parents at dinnertime. Although it's always good to wash your hands); second, they serve cookies and juice; third, you really feel that you are truly helping out.
But you still gotta vote. Even without the cookies and juice. And this year, in case you weren't paying attention, you have one big-ass election to work with. On November 6th, to be precise. So if you're not registered to vote (or can't remember, or just moved, or whatever), start here.
Even if you will be away from home in November, you may still vote, only you have to do it by mail (yup, you'll also need one of those things called "stamps"). But first you have to be registered.
Then you can request an absentee ballot. For an absentee ballot, click here and let them lead you through the process. It's really easy, but do it soon. Because in many states, even by early October, it may just be too late.
As for donating blood? Keep in mind that you can do that pretty much any time of the year. And rugby - who knows exactly when that season is?
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