The Importance of Being Registered to Vote.

A visitor from Mars could turn on a TV, open a newspaper, or surf the web and immediately discover that 2008 is an election year. But said visitor would be forgiven for some confusion regarding how an election actually works.

Unfortunately for them, extraterrestrial readers are ineligible to vote in the elections this year. But if you are at least 18 years oldand especially if you are pro-lifeyou owe it to yourself to learn the details of what it takes to vote.

Imagine getting all excited on Election Day about voting for the first time, or for the first time in a new address and/or a new city, only to find thatthrough some simple oversightyou're not properly registered, and it's too late. Your unhappiness will be compounded by the knowledge that the pro-abortion forces are out there working hard to register their own people.

National Right to Life can help you with the registration process. Registering is easy. We have taken a number of steps at our web pagewww.nrlc.orgto make it even easier.

It is important to stress that, since registration is done through your state, the information you must submit may vary. Registration deadlines also vary widely, with many states setting them about a month in advance of the election.

So a word to the wise: Stay on the safe side by applying for an application to register now, while it is fresh in your mind.

You might wonder, do I need to register? Generally, you do not need to do so again if you registered to vote for a prior election and still live at the same address. However, if you have never voted before, or have not voted while living at your current address, you will need to register.