While it is our right and our duty to vote, we need to remember that casting a ballot for someone who claims to have all the answers will not solve all our problems.
Self-reliance is a virtue cherished by all and yet no man or woman is an island of self-sufficiency, a foolish goal coveted by many. Knowing the difference between the two is the first step toward reconciling both into a rewarding life of interdependence that works for you and for the other people in your life.