Gratitude | Democracy
My Gratitude For Democracy
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On July 4th, 2024, the United Kingdom went to the polls in a general election.
I voted.
I always do.
Not only do I consider it a duty, but I also consider it a privilege.
And I am grateful for that.
There are those who came before me who fought and died for my right to vote. Not only those who fought back the threat of dictatorship, but those who came before me and campaigned tirelessly (some even giving their lives) for my right, as a woman, to vote.
And I am incredibly grateful for them.
All of them.
I have never had to give so much for the gift of democracy.
In the United Kingdom, the transfer of power happens the morning after the election.
At approximately 11:00am, on the morning of July 5th, Rishi Sunak left 10 Downing Street for the last time. Though I’m no fan of his or his party, his farewell speech was full of grace, class and humility.
