To be an American means that certain rights are guaranteed by the government, but these rights comes with certain duties. The first duty as an American citizen is not to serve in the armed forces; it is not to pay taxes. The first duty as an American is to get out there and rock the vote. Although the ability to vote is what separates America from other countries, many people choose not to fulfill their …showed first 75 words of 708 total…

…showed last 75 words of 708 total…an individual vote is meaningless. Once all the profits are weighed against the costs, it makes more sense for an American citizen to give up their right to vote. So why do Americans still go out there and rock the vote? It is something about being American, or is it an old custom that just hasn't gone away yet? The answer to this question may give us an insight onto the true meaning of democracy.