It is unwise to rush to the polls to vote without first weighing the pros and cons. Elections are not merely political activities that should be thrown or coerced into because of a favourite candidate or a favourite political party. It goes far be...

It is unwise to rush to the polls to vote without first weighing the pros and cons. Elections are not merely political activities that should be thrown or coerced into because of a favourite candidate or a favourite political party. It goes far beyond satisfying our (occasionally) selfish desires.Elections are a watershed moment in a country's political future, the livelihood of its citizens, and, most importantly, the future of posterity. It has been the source of many political blunders, particularly in countries that were once directly ruled by a colonial strongman.If you need to vote soon, make sure you know the answers to the following questions:Why am I casting my ballot?Who manages/finances the elections, and who should?Who will I cast my ballot for?What are his or her intentions?What criteria are used to assess performance?These are important questions that have been ignored for far too long. As a result, don't allow politicians to process you into elections when you should be the one doing the processing. Before you go to the polls this time, make sure you have a valid reason.