"I came here to vote for my friend," said Bahjat, 23, a Sunni Arab and civil engineering graduate of Baghdad University. His closest friend, Mohammed Abdul Karrem, a Shiite Arab, was killed in an insurgent mortar attack in August that left Bahjat wounded. Four pieces of shrapnel are still in his body.
He woke up at 5 a.m., waiting for his polling station to open. "I am voting alone and fighting back tears," he said. "This is the only way available for me to fight the terrorists."
These people know the power of voting, even if Americans (and the rest of the world) have forgotten.Yet even after a rocket killed three people at a polling place in Baghdad, residents asked if the voting could continue, according to Army Capt. Todd Napier, a commander with the 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry, at the site.
The purpose of voting for a friend is to show support and help them achieve their goals or objectives. It is also a way to exercise your right to vote and make your voice heard in the decision-making process.
Voting for a friend is important because it can make a difference in the outcome of an election or decision. It also shows that you value your friend's opinions and trust them to make the right choices.
No, you do not have to be a scientist to vote for your friend. Anyone who is eligible to vote can participate in the voting process.
Yes, in most cases, you can vote for your friend even if you are not in the same location. This can be done through mail-in ballots or online voting systems, depending on the election rules and regulations.
If you are unable to vote for your friend, you can still support them by encouraging others to vote for them or helping them with their campaign. You can also show your support by participating in other ways, such as volunteering or donating to their cause.