Most U.S. citizens have the right to vote yet many do not vote. Why is voting important?

Write two paragraphs.
Introduce the topic clearly; organize ideas using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect.
Develop the topic with facts, definitions, quotes, and other details.
Link ideas within and across categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., in contrast, especially).
Establish and maintain a formal style.
Include an ending statement or section.
Use the words democracy and election, if you can.

Please don't scam, or just do it for points.