Everyone is getting bombarded with VOTE messages today. The energy surrounding this election is like nothing I have seen before and no matter what the result it seems half the country will be disappointed. BUT we need to remember that every day is voting day actually. No we may not get to decide on POTUS but we do get to cast votes for many other equally important issues.
Every day we vote with our shopping dollars. Are we supporting unsustainable, toxic products and companies or are we supporting conscious, safe, and sustainable companies and products? When we go down the aisle of the grocery store and pick up a bottle of cleaning fluid or a box of cereal we are casting a vote in support of that product and that company…are you voting for the people and things you want to be?
Every day we vote with our forks. Everything that goes in our mouths and bodies is a vote in support of that industry. Are we supporting organics, ethics, and kind planetary practices? Are we supporting animal cruelty and factory farming?
We have lots to consider every time we take a bite of food or open our wallets…we vote everyday for the world we want.
Great point. We always have a voice. It’s never the time to get lazy.
AMEN Tiffany! I get a lot of satisfaction from voting with my dollars. From buying goods from the little “guy” to supporting our local economies as much as possible, I like to believe it will make a difference. Change happens with each of us, not necessarily from the top down.
hear! hear!
I love that! I love “voting” with my dollars! This is a great point and I wish more people would see that! :)
I totally agree!!!
Very well put!! And a much needed reminder. I grew up in a house that supported unions and this message was always in the foreground.
Thanks again for such great articles!!
Very, very well said! I wish people were as aware of voting with their dollars as they were of voting for this election…Information is power.
Such a good post! And so true. We make an effort to teach our (5) kids to vote with their dollars; to make better, safer, smarter choices. Our dollars can speak loudly!
Interesting thoughts, Tiffany.
I’m not sure I’ve ever thought about my ‘buying’ as a vote, but you make a good point.
Don’t you think it’s difficult for the average person to really, carry through though? Is there somewhere (website/mag) which analyses companies and gives people the lowdown on all the big players in our supermarkets?
You make a very good point. I just read on another blog that whether or not we are happy or sad with the result there are still things we can do to help our country and we need to remember that.
The only thing I would have to say to your suggestion is that it is easier said than done. I would love to be able to buy all organic and support local markets, etc. But that is pretty impossible when you make less than $35K. I have read all the tips and suggestions from lots of people but they seemed to be geared for families with two incomes or that make more money.