With the media continuously reminding voters about the economic crisis, the war in Iraq, and the myriad of other problems facing Americans today; it has become extremely difficult to evade the gravity of this election. Anxiety commonly goes hand-in-hand with choice but, in a choice as important as this one, many people can easily be overwhelmed.

The worst thing you could do is try to avoid this responsibility by not voting, though. The important thing to remember is - whichever candidate you choose to vote for - you will not be alone in your decision.

Links:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4130845

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/20/poll-finds-high-anxiety-o_n_136084.html

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