I'm excited about the Vote In The Hood 2012 Registration Drive because it will allow "ordinary people," in the hood to come out and register to vote; meet local celebs; and hear how their vote will make a difference this upcoming presidential election. While there are many campaigns and initiatives to encourage people to vote, I think it's important to note that many young adults in lower income areas DO NOT FEEL that their vote makes a difference. In their opinion, "I'm struggling; I'm hustling and my life will always be this way." Well, this attitude was not the attitude of Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, or Harriet Tubman. I know the political process can be a little intimidating, but we all have the power to make a difference. That's why God created us. If you haven't registered to vote, come out on 9/28/12! A vote is a terrible thing to waste.